12 Word Searches

Devlog

• v1.23 (puzzle 12 update, new "booklet" format)
  November 09, 2024 by Playcebo

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  Puzzle 12 has a new look, and puzzles 1 and 12 now have a slightly smoother solve. Additionally, the zip file now has a printable "booklet" version where each puzzle is a 2-page spread Details: - Gave... Continue reading
• v1.22 - puzzle 1 tweak
  June 09, 2024 by Playcebo

  Changed puzzle 1 word list to be less obscure and more accurate. (Eclipse --> Rosette, Lad******* ---> G********p)... Continue reading
• v1.21 - Puzzle 12 logic
  April 30, 2024 by Playcebo

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  v1.21: Puzzle 12: Now has a more logic-based solution, like it used to. (Replaced the circle and line blots with just a few small blots, to avoid misinterpretation. ) Puzzle 11: Small tweaks to reduce... Continue reading
• Want more puzzles like 12 word searches...?
  March 08, 2024 by Playcebo

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  Well apparently the New York Times is making some??!?! (Any similarities are probably a coincidence.) It's one of their new daily puzzles, like Wordle and Connections. One request: If you haven't done... Continue reading
• v1.20 - Added clarity to the last puzzle
  March 08, 2024 by Playcebo

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  Just one big change, so folks won't miss the final piece of the puzzle: Puzzle 12's list now has individuals ___s to put each letter in. If you prefer the more cryptic older version, with one blank pe... Continue reading
• v1.19
  March 06, 2024 by Playcebo

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  Small update. (mild spoilers) Updated no-zero edition. Now explains one rule at the bottom of puzzle 11. Checkbox at the credits page to help ensure players finish puzzle 12. 3 more letters on the puz... Continue reading
• v1.18 (redid puzzle 5)
  February 28, 2024 by Playcebo

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  Sorry to keep making big changes, but Puzzle 5 seemed rather dull, and had a small issue ("tine"). This new version has a few tricks up its sleeve, but has a non-rectangular shape to make searching a... Continue reading
• v1.13
  December 30, 2023 by Playcebo

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  Added two hints to later puzzles to help prevent players from getting stuck. Note: You can still download the old version, v1.12, for a slightly more cryptic experience. Changes: Highlighted n7 in Puz... Continue reading
• v1.12
  November 17, 2023 by Playcebo

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  Improved final puzzle, and lots of small tweaks: Puzzle 12 redone to be more... readable? (No change to the end result.) Grid 0 is less ambiguous. Also, "7?" -> "Try 7 or 9". Added letters to bottom-r... Continue reading
• Small update v1.11
  November 05, 2023 by Playcebo

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  Just some small changes. For anyone curious: - Added two tips below the puzzle after 11. - Puzzle 3 revised to encourage double-using a blot. (No word list changes) - Inanimate objects are not confirm... Continue reading
• Printable version is back (v1.9)
  October 24, 2023 by Playcebo

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  No big puzzle changes, but the printable version is back up. (Now with page-numbers, and a warning not to look ahead in the book.) Also, credits have been added... Continue reading
• v1.2 patch notes
  October 16, 2023 by Playcebo

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  A few small changes from v1.0 and v1.1. For anyone curious: - Puzzles 2 and 3 have a new blot, for a bit more challenge. - Puzzle 8 has a new sketch, for the incredulous. - Additional page added to th... Continue reading