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/* V10: tasteful, accessible, lightweight motion */
:root{--motion-ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
@keyframes riseIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes softFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-7deg)}50%{transform:translateY(-13px) rotate(2deg)}}
@keyframes subtleGlow{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(8,125,130,0)}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(8,125,130,.08)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
.hero .eyebrow,.hero h1,.hero p,.hero-actions,.hero-stats{animation:riseIn .7s var(--motion-ease) both}
.hero h1{animation-delay:.07s}.hero p{animation-delay:.14s}.hero-actions{animation-delay:.21s}.hero-stats{animation-delay:.28s}
.hero:after{animation:softFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-actions a:first-child{animation:subtleGlow 4.5s ease-in-out 1.3s 2}
.card{transition:transform .3s var(--motion-ease),box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s}
.card-art{transition:filter .3s,transform .4s var(--motion-ease)}
.card:hover .card-art{filter:saturate(1.15)}
.card:hover .card-art::first-letter{transform:scale(1.05)}
.letter{transition:background-color .12s,border-color .12s,transform .12s}
.letter.selected{transform:scale(.96)}
}
.hero{isolation:isolate}.hero:before{content:'';position:absolute;width:340px;height:340px;right:-110px;bottom:-210px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(22,155,142,.14),transparent 68%);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.library-tools{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:0 0 22px}
.library-search{max-width:450px;flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #cddedc;border-radius:14px;padding:13px 16px;font-size:15px;box-shadow:0 5px 18px rgba(18,76,74,.04)}
.library-count{font-size:13px;color:#506d73;font-weight:700}
.no-results{display:none;padding:26px;text-align:center;background:#fff;border:1px dashed #a8cbc5;border-radius:16px;color:#4e6970}
.card[hidden]{display:none!important}
.card:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #f0b348;outline-offset:4px}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero:after{animation:none}.hero *{animation:none!important}.card,.letter{transition:none!important}}
@media print{.library-tools,.no-results{display:none!important}.hero:before{display:none!important}}

/* V11: search-intent navigation and thoughtful discovery */
.quick-find{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0ebe8;border-radius:24px;padding:30px 32px;margin:0 0 35px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(16,64,67,.04)}
.quick-find-heading h2{margin:5px 0 8px}.quick-find-heading p{margin:0 0 20px;color:var(--muted)}
.quick-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}.quick-tags a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;border-radius:999px;padding:10px 16px;background:#edf8f5;border:1px solid #d0eae2;color:#155d60;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .22s,background .22s,box-shadow .22s}
.quick-tags a:hover{background:#d9f3eb;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 6px 15px rgba(20,91,85,.09)}
.related-puzzles{margin:35px 0 15px;padding:28px;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#eef8f6,#fff8ed);border:1px solid #dcebe7;border-radius:22px}
.related-puzzles h2{margin:7px 0 18px}.related-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}
.related-links a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #dbe9e6;border-radius:12px;padding:13px 15px;text-decoration:none;color:#135d61;font-weight:700;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.related-links a:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 16px rgba(20,91,85,.08)}
@media(max-width:730px){.quick-find{padding:22px 18px}.related-links{grid-template-columns:1fr}.related-puzzles{padding:22px 17px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.quick-tags a,.related-links a{transition:none!important}}
@media print{.quick-find,.related-puzzles{display:none!important}}

/* V12: audience-first landing pages and lightweight polished navigation */
.audience-paths{margin:0 0 36px;padding:26px 30px;border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#eaf7f3,#f8f3e9);border:1px solid #d5e8e1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.audience-paths h2{margin:6px 0}.audience-path-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}.audience-path-links a,.audience-action{display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid #cce3db;color:#155b5b;border-radius:13px;padding:13px 17px;font-weight:750;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .22s,box-shadow .22s}
.audience-path-links a:hover,.audience-action:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 22px rgba(12,71,65,.10)}
.audience-hero{padding:52px 38px;border-radius:26px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e6f5f0,#fff7e8);border:1px solid #d9eae5;margin-bottom:36px}.audience-hero h1{max-width:760px;margin:12px 0}.audience-hero p{max-width:720px;line-height:1.75}.audience-action{margin-top:12px}.audience-section{margin:0 0 36px}.audience-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:15px;margin-top:22px}.audience-card{min-height:130px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #dae9e4;border-radius:17px;padding:21px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;text-decoration:none;color:#174d51;transition:transform .22s,box-shadow .22s}.audience-card strong{font-size:17px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px}.audience-card>span{color:#587078;line-height:1.55}.audience-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(16,75,72,.08)}.audience-card:focus-visible,.audience-path-links a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #e9ac41;outline-offset:3px}
@media(max-width:850px){.audience-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}@media(max-width:580px){.audience-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.audience-hero{padding:32px 21px}.audience-paths{padding:23px 18px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.audience-card,.audience-action,.audience-path-links a{transition:none}}
@media print{.audience-paths,.audience-hero,.audience-section{display:none!important}}

/* V13: accessible, restrained contact form */
.contact-form{display:grid;gap:12px;max-width:640px;margin:26px 0}.contact-form label{font-weight:700}.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{width:100%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #b8c8c8;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;color:#162b31;font:inherit}.contact-form input:focus-visible,.contact-form textarea:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #54a89c;outline-offset:2px}.contact-form button{justify-self:start;border:0;border-radius:12px;background:#146a63;color:#fff;font:inherit;font-weight:700;padding:14px 22px;cursor:pointer}.contact-form button:hover{background:#0c4e49}.hidden-field{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
/* V15: clear, accessible progress feedback without visual distraction */
.solve-progress-wrap{margin:14px auto 16px;max-width:520px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:13px;color:#40636b;font-weight:750}
.solve-progress-wrap progress{flex:1;appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;height:10px;border:0;border-radius:30px;overflow:hidden;background:#e3eeeb}
.solve-progress-wrap progress::-webkit-progress-bar{background:#e3eeeb;border-radius:30px}
.solve-progress-wrap progress::-webkit-progress-value{background:#0e8b7d;border-radius:30px;transition:width .3s ease}
.solve-progress-wrap progress::-moz-progress-bar{background:#0e8b7d;border-radius:30px}
.puzzle-tips{border:1px solid #cfe5dd;background:#f0f9f5;border-radius:13px;padding:13px 17px;margin:15px 0;font-size:14px;color:#385d58}
.puzzle-tips strong{color:#17594f}
@media print{.solve-progress-wrap,.puzzle-tips{display:none!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.solve-progress-wrap progress::-webkit-progress-value{transition:none}}

/* Ensure normal browser Print (Ctrl+P) produces a clean, unsolved worksheet. */
@media print{body:not(.printing-answer-key) .letter.found{background:#fff!important;border-color:#666!important}body:not(.printing-answer-key) .wordlist span.solved{text-decoration:none!important;background:#fff!important}}

/* V20: prioritize playing the puzzle on small screens. */
@media screen and (max-width:730px){
 .layout{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
 .layout>.puzzle-panel{order:1;width:100%}
 .layout>.controls{order:2;width:100%}
 .puzzle-intro{padding:16px 18px;margin-bottom:12px}
 .puzzle-intro h1{font-size:29px}
 .controls textarea{min-height:110px}
}