Difficulty: Hard
Correct Answer: cbaca
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This dense template anchors repeated doubles “dd”, “cc”, and “bb”, suggesting that the inserted letters must thread a, b, c around these anchors without producing triple runs or broken pivots. We want a symmetric feel: a swing from a↔c crossing each double pair once.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Among the candidates, the sequence “c b a c a” distributes the vowels/consonants (here just letters a/b/c) so that each double is approached and exited by a different letter, keeping alternation intact.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Check all other options; they force at least one triple or a jarring same-letter repetition at a seam.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Ignoring seam-by-seam validation; a candidate that fits one anchor can break another.
Final Answer:
cbaca
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