As of late 2019, I'm beginning to deploy a kind of Wordsearch puzzle which I've only seen once elsewhere. If you have any information about its origins or a full explanation of the rules, I'd love to hear from you.
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The rules: (as I currently understand them)
- There is one "right" word to be found. The hint is significant.
- Start with one of the letters on the gray background.
- Move either horizontally or vertically to the next letter.
- You may not move diagonally.
- You may not use a square more than once.
Hover over the puzzle to see a letter-count clue. As a last resort, hover over or click
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