Does a penalty to Observation, or 'roll one fewer die', reduce my puzzle steps?

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Penalties that say to roll fewer dice do not apply to puzzles, because puzzle steps are not a dice test. A penalty to the skill value itself is a different matter.

Mansions of Madness: Second Edition

Does a penalty to Observation, or 'roll one fewer die', reduce my puzzle steps?

Mansions of Madness: Second Edition

Does a penalty to Observation, or 'roll one fewer die', reduce my puzzle steps?