Congratulation to kevinz23 for the FTF!!
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Cache is not in the listed coordinates, but is within a mile. However, walking around the listed coordinates is highly encouraged! You need to solve the puzzle below to find the final cache location.
Although the cache has a difficulty rating of 4, the hide is not too difficult. Caution: this puzzle is meant to be a challenge. You may need a lot of time to do the homework for this cache. You are welcome to provide me intermediate steps in solving the puzzle. The additional hints below may also help you.
Moreover, please do not leave any spoilers in the comments! I will happily remove comments that gives out too much guidance on the puzzle.
Fieldwork-related info: This is another campus cache, so it is important to use stealth to avoid muggles! Although there are parking spots nearby, most of the spots require permits. Therefore, I suggest walking/biking to the cache site, or use the parking spots at your own risk. The good news is: no permit is required to park after 5pm on weekdays and any time on weekends near the cache site. Finally, you need to bring your own pen to log the cache.
Below is the puzzle:
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A friend of mine knew that I like to solve puzzles, so he gave me a list of crossword clues and a word search. There were also two lines of text attached (See below).
I asked, "Where is the crossword grid?"
My friend replied, "The word search is the grid."
I'm clueless. How can a crossword puzzle be filled in a word search?
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N T f.CL
W FF A.NR
Check your solution here.
Congratulations! The secret number of this cache is 1.