for clarification: the robot, not the kids, would be doing the "combining".

also, as soon as I sent my post I remembered where I saw the discussion before:
https://forums.usfirst.org/forum/general-discussions/first-programs/first-lego-league/the-challenge/rules-missions/15669-does-a-lego-carabiner-violate-r11

I would still like an official answer if possible.

Thanks again,
Jeff

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