Try these puzzles alone, challenge your colleagues or maybe even your students

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A chemistry-themed crossword, an anagram word search and a brainteaser.

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Get your chemistry brain back into gear with our quick crossword, brainteaser and anagram word search. However you participate there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain – well, the respect of your colleagues, at least. Sorry, this isn’t the Olympics or Paralympics, there are no medals on offer. We’ll publish the answers in the November issue, out from 5 November.

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  • Looking for puzzles specifically designed for students? Try Chemistry allsorts from the Secondary and Further Education Group (SaFE).

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