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MAURER: How many words can you find?

As is the custom of the last few holiday seasons, I am pleased to present a puzzle. This year’s challenge, 3-D Word
Hunt, is derived from a format conceived by Will Shortz, puzzle editor of The New York Times.

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MAURER: Can you puzzle out My Word?

I recently welcomed a special guest to “Mickey’s Corner”—Will Shortz, the crossword editor of The
New York Times
and the riddle maven we love to listen to every Sunday morning on
National Public Radio. In order to engage this creative genius, I conceived a challenge that I present to
you now: a two-part game called My Word.

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Fundex mixes tradition with high-tech in game biz

Fundex’s Oct. 10 acquisition of the Great American Puzzle Factory keeps the Indianapolis-based game and toy company firmly
planted in the tried and true, even as it experiments with the burgeoning mobile-game market.

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