Free word search and puzzles

Puzzle Creator: (example: Mrs. Jones)

Enter your word list in the box below.

  • Use a comma or press enter between words.
  • Minimum word length: 3 letters
  • Maximum word length: 16 letters
  • Recommended number of words: 20

Level — Intermediate

· 18 x 12 grid
· Words hidden across, down, and diagonally
· No backwards words
· Medium font size
· Recommended for grades 2 — 4

Please note:

  • There may be a limit to the number and lengths of words hidden. If you have too many words or your words are too long, they may be left out of the puzzle. Please check your puzzle carefully to make sure all of your words are there.
  • Our word search generator uses a basic word filter to prevent the accidental, random creation of offensive words. When you create your puzzle, please check it over it carefully to be sure unintended words were not added by our random letter generator.

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Sample Word Search Puzzle Generator Images

Below are two examples of beginner and intermediate Word Searches! The Word Search Maker creates the puzzle page as well as a solution page.

Word Search Maker

Word Search Maker Solution

Word Search Puzzle Generator

Word Search Puzzle Generator Solution

Make your own word search puzzles with the Word Search Maker! This easy-to-use tool allows you to provide your own word list and create custom word searches in minutes. You can then download and print them instantly, or play online the pre-made puzzles right away. So get creative and have some fun!

How do you create custom Word Search Puzzles?

It’s easy! Just provide your word list and the Word Search Maker will create a puzzle for you.

  • Enter your words into the text box provided. Make sure to add no more than 30 words.
  • Select the theme or topics of your word search.
  • Words should only include letters from a-z – uppercase or lowercase. You can use space and dash but these will be omitted while searching for your word search.
  • Make sure not to use any personal information if you want your puzzles added to our database.
  • When you are ready, click on “Regenerate” and the word search will be generated for you.
  • If you want to download and print your word search puzzle, just click on “Download PDF.” The word search will be downloaded as a PDF file which you can then print.

NOTE: These are randomly generated words so be sure to proofread carefully before using. You can also regenerate the puzzle with new array of words.

Puzzlemaker Home

Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, criss-cross, math puzzles, and more-using your own word lists.

To create your word search puzzle, follow the steps below and click the “Create My Puzzle” button when you are done.

Step 1

Enter a title for your puzzle
The title will appear at the top of your page. (49 characters or fewer.)

Step 2

Enter the size of your word search puzzle

Your puzzle can be up to 40 letters by 40 letters and still fit on one page. The optimum puzzle size is 15 letters by 15 letters.

Number of Letters Across

Number of Letters Down

Step 3

Word search puzzle options
Puzzles where the words do not share any letters are faster to generate and easier to solve. If you choose to share letters as much as possible, the computer will take a little longer to generate the puzzle.

Use each letter only once.

Share letters occasionally.

Share letters as much as possible.

Step 4

Word search puzzle output type
Choose puzzle output as either and image or HTML.

Image

HTML

Step 5

Case Options
Choose if you would like your puzzle to be built using all uppercase, all lowercase or mixed case letters.

All Uppercase Letters

Mixed Uppercase and Lowercase Letters

All Lowercase Letters

Step 6

Enter your words
Separate your words with commas, spaces or type each word on a new line. Any character that is not a letter will be considered a space.

Fill with Sample Data

2000 of 2000 words remaining

Step 7

Show instructions

Check this box if you want instructions to appear below the puzzle.

Step 8

Check your puzzles
Puzzlemaker uses a word filter to prevent the random creation of offensive words. After you create your puzzle, proofread it carefully to check for the placement of unintended words created by random letter combinations. You can regenerate your puzzle by selecting the «Back» button in your browser and pressing the «Create My Puzzle» button again.

Check out our free online word search and word puzzle games. Find words forward, backward, diagonally, vertically or horizontally.

No Annoying Apps, No Software Downloads!

All games are browser-based. Our catalog is rendered in mobile-friendly HTML5, offering cross-device gameplay. You can play on mobile devices like Apple iPhones, Google Android powered cell phones from manufactures like Samsung, tablets like the iPad or Kindle Fire, laptops, and Windows-powered desktop computers. All game files are stored locally in your web browser cache. These games work in Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and other modern web browsers.

2 Player Word Search

2 Player Word Search.

This is a multiplayer timed word search puzzle game. Customize your puzzle by choosing from among 8 topics (or all of them at once). Play by yourself or against a friend.

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2 Player Word Search.

This is a multiplayer timed word search puzzle game. Customize your puzzle by choosing from among 8 topics (or all of them at once). Play by yourself or against a friend.

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9 Words Search

9 Words Search game.

This is a simple word finding game. Choose from 3 different word themes and find all 9 words shown at the bottom center of the screen as fast as you can.

Plays.org published this game in Word Search

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9 Words Search game.

This is a simple word finding game. Choose from 3 different word themes and find all 9 words shown at the bottom center of the screen as fast as you can.

Plays.org published this game in Word Search

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Amazing World of Gumball Word Search

Amazing World of Gumball Word Search.

This is a word finding game themed for the hit Cartoon Network series.

Plays.org published this game in Gumball Word Search

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Amazing World of Gumball Word Search.

This is a word finding game themed for the hit Cartoon Network series.

Plays.org published this game in Gumball Word Search

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Be Cool Scooby Doo Word Search Game: Forward & Reverse

Be Cool Scooby Doo Word Search.

This is a word search game which uses words from the animated series and has players find them. The game offers two difficulty levels with many words being backward and diagonal on hard mode. See how long it takes you to complete the puzzle and how many stars you earn.

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Be Cool Scooby Doo Word Search.

This is a word search game which uses words from the animated series and has players find them. The game offers two difficulty levels with many words being backward and diagonal on hard mode. See how long it takes you to complete the puzzle and how many stars you earn.

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Christmas Word Search

Christmas Word Search Game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Christmas Word Search Game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Daily Word Search

Daily Word Search.

This is a word finding game that provides puzzles in 3 difficulty levels and puzzle sizes for each day of the year.

Plays.org published this game in Word Search

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Daily Word Search.

This is a word finding game that provides puzzles in 3 difficulty levels and puzzle sizes for each day of the year.

Plays.org published this game in Word Search

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Earth Day Word Search

Earth Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after natural conservation and protecting mother Earth. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

Plays.org published this game in Environmental Word Search

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Earth Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after natural conservation and protecting mother Earth. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

Plays.org published this game in Environmental Word Search

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Easter Word Search

Easter Word Search Game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

Plays.org published this game in Easter Word Search

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Easter Word Search Game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Halloween Word Search Game

Halloween Word Search.

This is a simple word finding game where you find seasonally themed words in either a small or large puzzle.

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Halloween Word Search.

This is a simple word finding game where you find seasonally themed words in either a small or large puzzle.

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Happy New Year Word Search

Happy New Year Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Happy New Year Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Independence Day Word Search

Independence Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Independence Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Looking For The Words

Looking For The Words game.

This is a 3-category word search game for suitable for young learners. Find 9 fruit, animal, or food related words in a 10×10 letter grid.

Plays.org published this game in Word Search

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Looking For The Words game.

This is a 3-category word search game for suitable for young learners. Find 9 fruit, animal, or food related words in a 10×10 letter grid.

Plays.org published this game in Word Search

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Martin Luther King Day Word Search

Martin Luther King Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

Plays.org published this game in Holiday Word Search

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Martin Luther King Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

Plays.org published this game in Holiday Word Search

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Math Search

Math Search game.

In this game you must find the answers to the operators on the left side of the screen, word search style. Find all the hidden numbers before the timer runs out. Play through 8 stages with a 10-minute timer on each. Start with adding 3-digit numbers & as you advance move up to numbers as long as 5 digits while adding it subtraction, multiplication, & division.

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Math Search game.

In this game you must find the answers to the operators on the left side of the screen, word search style. Find all the hidden numbers before the timer runs out. Play through 8 stages with a 10-minute timer on each. Start with adding 3-digit numbers & as you advance move up to numbers as long as 5 digits while adding it subtraction, multiplication, & division.

Plays.org published this game in Math Word Search

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Math Word Search: Math Solving & Word Seeking Game for Students

Math Word Search.

This is a unique math solving and word searching game for students and kids. Players must solve the equations on the left side of the game. Then they must find the word of the answer across the word puzzle. Complete the game on easy or hard mode.

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Math Word Search.

This is a unique math solving and word searching game for students and kids. Players must solve the equations on the left side of the game. Then they must find the word of the answer across the word puzzle. Complete the game on easy or hard mode.

Plays.org published this game in Division Math Multiplication Word Search

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Memorial Day Word Search

Memorial Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

Plays.org published this game in Holiday Word Search

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Memorial Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

Plays.org published this game in Holiday Word Search

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OMG Word Genius

OMG Word Genius game.

This is a hidden word puzzle game with 108 levels. Connect all the letters in the proper order to find them in the jumble. All the letters in a jumble form part of a word.

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OMG Word Genius game.

This is a hidden word puzzle game with 108 levels. Connect all the letters in the proper order to find them in the jumble. All the letters in a jumble form part of a word.

Plays.org published this game in Spelling Word Search

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Presidents’ Day Word Search

Presidents' Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Presidents' Day Word Search game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Word Search

Saint Patrick's Day Word Search game.

This is a simple luck of the Irish word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Saint Patrick's Day Word Search game.

This is a simple luck of the Irish word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Thanksgiving Word Search

Thanksgiving Word Search Game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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Thanksgiving Word Search Game.

This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.

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TRZ Word Search

TRZ Word Search.

This is a simple word finding game with 20 word categories ranging from animals, colors, drinks, foods, fruits, house, human body, professions and the United States. This game automatically highlights all instances of a selected letter, which can help you find the words.

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TRZ Word Search.

This is a simple word finding game with 20 word categories ranging from animals, colors, drinks, foods, fruits, house, human body, professions and the United States. This game automatically highlights all instances of a selected letter, which can help you find the words.

Plays.org published this game in Word Search

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Waffle Word Finder Game

Waffle.

Waffle is a free online word search game where players can find words in any order.

Spell words by drawing lines through the letter tiles. Spelling may be forward or backward with tiles being used vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or any combination in conjunction so long as you can draw line segments directly connecting the tiles in sequence.

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Waffle.

Waffle is a free online word search game where players can find words in any order.

Spell words by drawing lines through the letter tiles. Spelling may be forward or backward with tiles being used vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or any combination in conjunction so long as you can draw line segments directly connecting the tiles in sequence.

Plays.org published this game in Word Search

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WF Revolution

WF Revolution.

This is a hidden word search game inspired by Boggle. Use hints to identify what words to look for. Connect the letters in the right order to find all the words in the jumble.

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WF Revolution.

This is a hidden word search game inspired by Boggle. Use hints to identify what words to look for. Connect the letters in the right order to find all the words in the jumble.

Plays.org published this game in Word Search

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Word Finder

Word Finder.

This is a simple word search game comprising words from 10 different categories. Play through 3 difficulty levels as fast as you can.

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Word Finder.

This is a simple word search game comprising words from 10 different categories. Play through 3 difficulty levels as fast as you can.

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Word Play: Disney Word Finding Game

Disney Word Play Game.

This is a word finding puzzle where players must use all letters from each puzzle as parts of words to move on to the next word. Play novice, intermediate, or pro puzzles themed after Descendants 3, The Owl House, Raven’s Home, Big City Greens, or Bunk’d.

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Disney Word Play Game.

This is a word finding puzzle where players must use all letters from each puzzle as parts of words to move on to the next word. Play novice, intermediate, or pro puzzles themed after Descendants 3, The Owl House, Raven’s Home, Big City Greens, or Bunk’d.

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Word Search

Word Search game.

This is a simple word clearing game for young children. Link the letters together to form words. Keep forming words until all of the letters on the grid are gone.

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Word Search game.

This is a simple word clearing game for young children. Link the letters together to form words. Keep forming words until all of the letters on the grid are gone.

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Word Search Creator

Word Search Creator.

This game lets you make your own word search puzzles that you can play online or save and print to share with others. List down up to 15 search items to look for and let the game do the rest.

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Word Search Creator.

This game lets you make your own word search puzzles that you can play online or save and print to share with others. List down up to 15 search items to look for and let the game do the rest.

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Word Search Game

Word Search Game.

This is a simple customizable word finding game. Choose from 6 categories including animals, computer, countries, fruits, music, and vegetables. Find words in 6 playable languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Word Search Game.

This is a simple customizable word finding game. Choose from 6 categories including animals, computer, countries, fruits, music, and vegetables. Find words in 6 playable languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Word Search Premium

Word Search Premium.

This is a challenging word search game where you must find a set of words in a 20 x 30 grid.

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Word Search Premium.

This is a challenging word search game where you must find a set of words in a 20 x 30 grid.

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Word Search Pro

Word Search Pro.

This is a simple timed word finding game with a customizable background. Choose from 10 themes and find all the words listed.

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Word Search Pro.

This is a simple timed word finding game with a customizable background. Choose from 10 themes and find all the words listed.

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Word Search Puzzle

Word Search Puzzle.

This is a simple geography-themed word search game. Find all the answers to the hints on the right side of the screen before you lose all your points.

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Word Search Puzzle.

This is a simple geography-themed word search game. Find all the answers to the hints on the right side of the screen before you lose all your points.

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    Solar System

    Science

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    Asian Countries

    Countries

    Word search based on the countries in Asia, that is Earth’s largest and most populous continent.

  • Minecraft Word Search Puzzle

    Minecraft

    Kids

  • DNA & Protein Synthesis Word Search Puzzle

    DNA & Protein Synthesis

    Science

    A gene is a functional segment of DNA and Protein synthesis begins with genes. DNA provides the genetic information necessary to build a protein. This word search is based on terms related to DNA and Protein.

  • Layers of the Atmosphere Word Search Puzzle

    Layers of the Atmosphere

    Geography

  • All Things Sports Word Search Puzzle

    All Things Sports

    Sports

    sport

  • Cincinnati Word Search Puzzle

    Cincinnati

    Travel & Tourism

  • 911 Dispatch Word Search Puzzle

    911 Dispatch

    Health & Fitness

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    Positive Affirmations

    People & Society

    positive identity

  • Super Mario Bros Word Search Puzzle

    Super Mario Bros

    Games

  • Interior Design Word Search Puzzle

    Interior Design

    General

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    Skills

    Jobs

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    May Day

    Occasions

  • Famous Bands Word Search Puzzle

    Famous Bands

    Music

    Search the words related to top and famous music artists and bands.

  • Adverbs Word Search Puzzle

    Adverbs

    Vocabulary

    An adverb is a word that modifies verb, adjective or whole sentence. Check out this adverbs based word search puzzle. Kids can enhance their vocabulary while playing this.

  • Marching Band Word Search Puzzle

    Marching Band

    General

  • Inside the Body Word Search Puzzle

    Inside the Body

    Health & Fitness

  • Medicine Word Search Puzzle

    Medicine

    Health & Fitness

  • Ninjago Word Search Puzzle

    Ninjago

    Comics & Animation

  • All About Eggs Word Search Puzzle

    All About Eggs

    Food & Drinks

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    Film Directors

    Movies

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    Gone With The Wind

    Movies

  • Comedy Movies Word Search Puzzle

    Comedy Movies

    Movies

    Do you enjoy funny movies? Here is a list of popular comedy movies to find from the words grid.

  • Movies Word Search Puzzle

    Movies

    Movies

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