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Fun word puzzle to challenge assumptions & develop critical thinking.
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- Promotes critical thinking
- Inspires creativity
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Fun Word Puzzle
This curious word puzzle creates an engaging challenge that reveals how assumptions can limit our thinking and problem-solving abilities. One Word is a fun word puzzle that is both a thought-provoking activity with an unexpected solution and a powerful teaching moment about fixed mindsets. Perfect for exploring the concepts of critical thinking and questioning the perceived limitations of everyday situations.
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Original post October 2015, last updated October 2025.
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Hi Mark, played this today following your suggested flow. PERFECT! I had a corporate accounting group who wanted to explore change and creativity. Their tpical patterns showed up through out the program, and this activity was a pretty object lesson.
Will be using this again.. Thank you
I played this virtually with 10 staff. The frustration was enormous. I then said I will give them a clue, and I wrote in the chat box, please write one word with these letters.
THEN they got it, and LAUGHED so hard. The frustration evaporated and the discussion about assumptions was beautiful. It also highlighted different learning styles. Brilliant!