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Puzzle #20 · June 21, 2025
Hard data refers to objective, quantifiable information based on actual events and real-world activity. It is akin to ‘hard facts’ or, in journalism, ‘hard news’.
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The expression hard data has appeared in 2 puzzles:

  • Puzzle #20 on June 21, 2025
  • Puzzle #108 on September 17, 2025
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