Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Puzzle 108: Not Knots

Which of four tangled ropes will actually form a knot when pulled tight?

Chapter: Chapter 5
Location: Archibald's
Picarats: 50 picarats
Type: Multiple Choice
Region: Same in all versions

Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.

Hint 1

A big tangle doesn't mean a knot. Many tangles just slide apart.

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Hint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.

Hint 2

Follow each rope from one end, noting at every crossing whether it goes over or under.

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Hint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.

Hint 3

If a rope goes over, over, over… or under, under, under at its crossings, the loops can slip free.

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Answer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.

Answer

The answer is C.

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Solution, FAQ and sources

Solution

Trace each rope from one end, paying attention to whether it passes over or under at each crossing. Three of the ropes only look tangled: their loops can slide out when pulled.

Only rope **C** is threaded through its own loop in a way that locks, so it's the only one that forms a knot.

About this puzzle

Four tangled ropes, A to D, are shown. Which of them will actually end up with a knot in it if you pull both ends tight?

Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.

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FAQ

What is the answer to Puzzle 108, Not Knots, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?

The answer is C.

Where do you find Puzzle 108 in Curious Village?

Puzzle 108 appears in Chapter 5, in the Archibald's area.

How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 108 worth?

50 picarats.

Sources

Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Puzzle:Not Knots
StrategyWiki: Professor Layton and the Curious Village/Puzzles 101-120
Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Module:PuzzleData/CV

Facts checked on November 14, 2026

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