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Cognitive science's Vera Tobin weighs in on viral impossible word search

Media | January 14, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Vera Tobin

Man convinced he’s found word search that is impossible to complete

Newsweek: Vera Tobin, associate professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at the College of Arts and Sciences, said puzzles appeal because they’re calming and offer small, satisfying moments of progress.