borderfirstdoctrine

/ˈbɔːdəˌfɜːstˈdɒktrɪn/nounVerified New

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The puzzle religion holding that the edge must be built before any piece of sky is touched.

The borderfirstdoctrine divides puzzlers into faithful and heretics at the box opening. The faithful sort by edge, build the frame, and only then admit color. Heretics dive into the sky and finish faster, which the doctrine explains as luck. Peace is possible only between puzzles, and never during.

Etym. — border first + doctrine — the orthodoxy of the straight edges.

Rel. — puzzlevacancy

Novelty check: APPROVE

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