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  2. Word search - Wikipedia

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    A word search, word find, word seek, word sleuth or mystery word puzzle is a word game that consists of the letters of words placed in a grid, which usually has a rectangular or square shape. The objective of this puzzle is to find and mark all the words hidden inside the box. The words may be placed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

  3. Code word (communication) - Wikipedia

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    In communication, a code word is an element of a standardized code or protocol. Each code word is assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning. Code words are typically used for reasons of reliability, clarity, brevity, or secrecy.

  4. Code word (figure of speech) - Wikipedia

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    A code word is a word or a phrase designed to convey a predetermined meaning to an audience who know the phrase, while remaining inconspicuous to the uninitiated. For example, a public address system may be used to make an announcement asking for "Inspector Sands" to attend a particular area, which staff will recognise as a code word for a fire or bomb threat, and the general public will ignore.

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    Discover the best free online games at AOL.com - Play board, card, casino, puzzle and many more online games while chatting with others in real-time.

  6. Trick or Treat Yo'self With These 19 Free Printable ... - AOL

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    Halloween word search puzzles. No matter your age, word search puzzles are an excellent brain-buster activity. For young children, searching for sight words in a grid format reinforces...

  7. What 'secret' loudspeaker codes mean at department stores - AOL

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    This "code" is one of many innocuous sounding secret codes that stores use to alert employees to problems without distracting you from shopping. We tracked down some current and former retail ...

  8. Multiservice tactical brevity code - Wikipedia

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    Multiservice tactical brevity codes are codes used by various military forces. The codes' procedure words, a type of voice procedure, are designed to convey complex information with a few words.

  9. Distraction - Wikipedia

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    Distraction is the process of diverting the attention of an individual or group from a desired area of focus and thereby blocking or diminishing the reception of desired information. Distraction is caused by: the lack of ability to pay attention; lack of interest in the object of attention; or the great intensity, novelty or attractiveness of ...

  10. What is Strands? The New York Times’ latest puzzle ... - AOL

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    With its roots in the traditional word search, Strands offers some reward for finding words, even if it's not one of the target theme words (or has nothing to do with the theme at all.)

  11. Wordle - Wikipedia

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    Each daily game uses a word from a list of 2,309 words. The smaller word list was chosen by Wardle and his partner by filtering down lists she made by categorizing all the five-letter words into those she knew, those she did not know, and those she might have known.