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Leetcode Problem 2018. Check if Word Can Be Placed In Crossword

2018. Check if Word Can Be Placed In Crossword

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Check for Word Placement in Crossword

  1. Iterate over each cell in the crossword board.
  2. For each cell, check if it is not blocked by a '#' character.
  3. If the cell is not blocked, attempt to place the word horizontally and vertically, in both normal and reversed order.
  4. For each placement direction, check if the word can be placed without violating the rules:
    • The word does not extend beyond the board.
    • The word does not overlap with blocked cells or mismatched letters.
    • The word is not adjacent to any other letters that are not part of the word being placed.
  5. If a valid placement is found, return true.
  6. If no valid placement is found after checking all cells and directions, return false.
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