A-ha... so it is a "bug" however unintended. Smalley gave me a clue to solve 5, and I said "That's neat" and discarded the information when passed. 8 surprised me with "Now know more information". When I go back to Smalley, he says "Not Bad". He doesn't remind me of that clue that I once had. It has changed. I guess I should start over and replay everything in one sitting? :D
But yes, I'm wise to the trap, and you have danced with me well to not spoil anything not already spelled out in the levels. If YOU can add them and input them, then I know the puzzle is properly stumping me. I'll post more feed back after I break it. It's only 100,000,000 combinations or so....