Place letters into the grid such that every row, column, and 2 x 2 block has letters (in any order) that form a common word. Each letter is only used once, and no letter is repeated in the rows / cols / blocks.
Letters allowed: C O L U M B U S
Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the squares cannot be clicked.
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Hint
Column 4's missing letter is L.
Answer
| D |
U |
C |
K |
| M |
P |
U |
L |
| O |
S |
E |
T |
| E |
L |
B |
A |
Across: DUCK, PLUM, TOES, BALE
Down : DOME, PLUS, CUBE, TALK
Boxes : DUMP, LUCK, SOLE, BEAT
Other anagrams of these words are OK as long as they don't change the answer grid.
Alternative Answer
This answer uses less common words.
| D |
U |
C |
K |
| S |
P |
U |
L |
| O |
M |
E |
T |
| E |
L |
B |
A |
Across: DUCK, PLUS, TOME, BALE
Down : DOSE, PLUM, CUBE, TALK
Boxes : SPUD, LUCK, MOLE, BEAT
Other anagrams of these words are OK as long as they don't change the answer grid.
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