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Word flower puzzle no. 1

12 Mar 2026

How many words can you find in the word flower below? Words must be at least four letters long and must always include the middle letter. You can use letters more than once. There are 58 words in total, including at least one that uses all seven letters. This puzzle’s key word is linked to a feature article written by early-career physicist Natasha Khan

How did you get on?

20 words Warming up nicely

32 words Getting hot, hot, hot

45 words Top dog!

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