The Scouts: Solution
By Kevin Hwang and Hubert Hwang
Answer:
BE MEAN
These are the puzzle answers from this section (given here in alphabetical order):
BUSHCEILINGJADELENTRIMYARDARM
The mention of badges and the youngsters’ names (Tim and Kim) should point solvers towards the direction of gym badges, which are earned in the Pokémon game for defeating gym leaders.
The puzzles in this round have titles that rhyme with badges from the original series (Red/Blue/Yellow).
| Puzzle Title | Rhyming Badge | Badge Order | Puzzle Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older and Wiser | Boulder Badge | 1 | BUSH |
| Mass Aid | Cascade Badge | 2 | LENT |
| Under Control | Thunder Badge | 3 | RIM |
| Vain Snowball | Rainbow Badge | 4 | JADE |
| Shoal Patrol | Soul Badge | 5 | YARDARM |
| Harsh Financial Scrutiny | Marsh Badge | 6 | CEILING |
Sorting the six puzzles by gym order and diagonalizing produces the answer, BE MEAN.