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How do I solve the phone access puzzle? 8 hints left

Hint 1

You'll get a text message directing you to complete this puzzle (located in the Puzzle Palace) when you enter the woolshed for the first time in Stage 2.

Hint 2

This is a classic word search puzzle. Read to the end of this hint for a picture of the finished puzzle.

Hint 3

Find the words from the list at left in the jumble of letters and cross them out; they can be horizontal, vertical, forwards, backwards, or diagonal, but they'll always be in a straight line.

Hint 4

This is a little harder than most word search puzzles because all the words are in Maori, so in all probability the words are not going to be leaping out at you.

Hint 5

My usual strategy for puzzles like this is to find every occurrence of the first letter of the word I'm searching for, then check all possible sides for the second letter of that word. Other than that, any way that works for you is good.

Hint 6

In case you're stuck, here's the finished board:

Hint 7

Hint 8

The word you get when you finish the puzzle is, as Nancy says, the password for the hatch. The hatch, in case you don't remember, is the one in the middle of Doubtful Sound. (Some password!)

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This is the low-spoiler guide for "How do I solve the phone access puzzle?" puzzle in Nancy Drew: The Shattered Medallion. Unlike in normal walkthrough, you get gradual hints on how to solve the puzzle. Click the big button below to see your first hint. If the hint contains a spoiler, you will be warned about it before clicking.

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