Start from the central 'F' and move horizontally or vertically, and collect the letters needed to spell 'FIND' (in any order). How many routes can you take?
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D |
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N |
I |
D |
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D |
N |
D |
I |
D |
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| D |
I |
N |
F |
I |
I |
N |
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I |
N |
D |
D |
I |
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D |
I |
D |
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N |
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Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the letters cannot be clicked.
Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone
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Hint
You can't move diagonally.
Answer
5.
Reasoning
Starting with the central F, you can move:
Up (D), Up (I), Left (N).
Left (N), Left (I), Left (D).
Left (N), Left (I), Up (D).
Down (D), Left (N), Left (I).
Down (D), Down (I), Down (N).