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Puzzle 1 


Can you find the hidden nine-letter word in this grid?

Starting with any letter move in any direction, including diagonally. The letters of the word are in the correct order.

Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the squares cannot be clicked.

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Puzzle 2 


Trade Convention #2all logic puzzles

Workers with the surnames Butcher, Baker, Carpenter, and Plumber are currently attending an annual convention.

No-one is currently, nor ever has been in the same profession as their name and no-one has had the same profession twice.

Alan is now a butcher, whereas Mr Brian Butcher used to be a baker.
The person who is now a carpenter used to be a butcher.
Charles has never been a baker, Mr Darren Carpenter has never been a butcher and Mr Baker is not now a carpenter.
Can you determine their full names, along with their current and previous professions?

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Puzzle 3 


On which side of a cup …

… is it best to have the handle?

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Puzzle 4 


What word completes this square:

ferret   rabbit otter    ?
Choose from:

giraffe, mink, cow, bison

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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