/* SolveDaily: playful puzzle-editorial design. Vanilla CSS, mobile-first. */
:root{
  --primary:#2e7d46; --primary-deep:#1b4d2e; --primary-ink:#0f3524;
  --yellow:#d4e157; --yellow-soft:#f3f8e1; --yellow-ink:#5f6e1c;
  --gray:#787c7e;
  --cream:#faf7f0; --paper:#fffdf8; --ink:#23211c; --muted:#6b675c;
  --line:#e8e2d4; --radius:18px; --r-sm:10px;
  --shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(15,53,36,.05),0 10px 28px rgba(15,53,36,.08);
  --shadow-lift:0 2px 4px rgba(15,53,36,.06),0 18px 44px rgba(15,53,36,.14);
  --sans:"Rubik",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);line-height:1.65;font-size:17px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
::selection{background:var(--yellow);color:var(--primary-ink)}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em}
h1,h2{text-wrap:balance}
h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,2.6rem);margin:0 0 .7rem}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,3vw,1.8rem);margin:0 0 .6rem}
h3{font-size:1.3rem}
a{color:var(--primary-ink)}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.wrap{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px}
main>section.wrap{padding-top:44px;padding-bottom:44px}
.eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--primary-ink);margin-bottom:.6rem}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:22px;height:3px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--yellow)}
.eyebrow-light{color:var(--yellow)}
.section-head{max-width:660px;margin:0 0 1.6rem}
.section-head.wide{max-width:100%}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:1.02rem}
/* Playful blob highlight behind section headings */
.section-head h2{position:relative;display:inline-block;z-index:0;padding:0 .3em;margin-left:-.3em}
.section-head h2::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-.12em -.35em;z-index:-1;background:var(--yellow-soft);border-radius:58% 42% 55% 45%/48% 56% 44% 52%;transform:rotate(-1.5deg)}
.section-head.center h2{margin-left:0}

/* ---------- Header: floating pill ---------- */
.site-header{background:rgba(255,253,248,.93);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);position:sticky;top:12px;z-index:20;margin:12px 12px 0}
@media(min-width:1184px){.site-header{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:1160px}}
.header-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 20px;gap:12px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.brand-name{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:1.42rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.brand-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.15}
.brand-tag{font-size:.62rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--primary-ink);font-family:var(--sans)}
.brand-tiles{display:inline-flex;gap:4px}
.brand-tiles i{font-style:normal;display:grid;place-items:center;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:9px;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:1rem;box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.14),0 2px 6px rgba(15,53,36,.18);transform:rotate(-4deg)}
.brand-tiles i:last-child{transform:rotate(4deg)}
.t-g{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3a9153,var(--primary-deep))} .t-y{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#e2ec6d,#c4d63f);color:var(--primary-ink)!important}
.main-nav{display:flex;gap:2px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.main-nav a{text-decoration:none;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:999px;min-height:44px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:.95rem;transition:background .15s ease,color .15s ease}
.main-nav a:hover{color:var(--primary-ink);background:#e9f2ec}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--primary);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:8px}
#games,#guides{scroll-margin-top:84px}

/* ---------- Author byline & author pages ---------- */
.byline{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin:.7rem 0 0}
.byline-avatar{flex:none;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-deep),var(--primary));color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.03em}
.byline a{color:var(--primary);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}
.byline a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.byline-dot{opacity:.6}
.author-hero{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;margin:18px 0 8px;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06)}
.author-avatar{flex:none;width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-deep),var(--primary));color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;letter-spacing:.03em}
.author-hero h1{margin:.1rem 0 .5rem}
.author-hero .eyebrow{margin:0}
.author-bio{margin:0;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.65}
.author-articles{display:grid;gap:12px;grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:8px}
.author-article{background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:16px;padding:16px 18px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease;display:block;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06)}
.author-article:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(15,53,36,.13)}
.author-article b{display:block;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:2px}
.author-article small{color:var(--muted)}
@media(min-width:760px){.author-articles{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* ---------- Wordle Helper / Word Finder tools ---------- */
.wh-tool{background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:calc(var(--radius) + 4px);padding:26px;max-width:680px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.wh-tool::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:5px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--yellow))}
.wh-centered{text-align:center}
.wh-centered .wh-tiles{justify-content:center}
.wh-centered .wh-actions{justify-content:center}
.wh-centered .wh-text{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;display:block}
.wh-centered .wh-results{justify-content:center}
.wh-row{margin-bottom:18px}
.wh-label{font-weight:700;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:.95rem}
.wh-label small{color:var(--muted);font-weight:400}
.wh-dot{display:inline-block;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:3px;margin-right:7px;vertical-align:baseline}
.wh-correct{background:var(--primary)} .wh-misplaced{background:#c9b458} .wh-wrong{background:#9aa0a6}
.wh-tiles{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.wh-tile{width:52px;height:56px;text-align:center;font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);transition:border-color .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease}
.wh-tile:focus{border-color:var(--primary);outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(46,125,70,.18)}
.wh-text{width:100%;max-width:360px;padding:13px 14px;border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);font-size:1rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.25em;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);background:#fbfaf6;transition:border-color .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease}
.wh-text:focus{border-color:var(--primary);outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(46,125,70,.18)}
.wh-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;margin:6px 0 16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.wh-count{font-weight:800;margin:0 0 10px}
.wh-results{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.wh-word{background:#eef4ec;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;font-size:.92rem;transition:transform .12s ease,border-color .12s ease}
.wh-word:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);border-color:var(--primary)}
.wh-empty{color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.wh-more{width:100%;color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;margin:4px 0 0}
.tool-more{margin-top:16px}
.tool-more.center{text-align:center}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.section-head.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.section-head.center .eyebrow::before{display:none}
/* ---------- Theme section divider ---------- */
.sdiv{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin:6px auto 0;padding:12px 20px;max-width:1200px}
.sdiv::before,.sdiv::after{content:"";height:2px;width:min(210px,30vw);border-radius:2px}
.sdiv::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--primary))}
.sdiv::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),transparent)}
.sdiv i{font-style:normal;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1;color:#9db52f;text-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(212,225,87,.55)}
.solver-page .wh-tool{margin:6px 0 8px}
.solver-intro{font-size:1.06rem;max-width:62ch;color:var(--ink)}
.solver-steps{line-height:1.75}
.wf-guide h3{margin:36px 0 12px;font-size:1.5rem}
.wf-guide h3:first-of-type{margin-top:6px}
.wf-uses{line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 6px;padding-left:22px}
.wf-uses li{margin-bottom:8px}
.wf-uses li::marker{color:var(--primary)}
/* Word finder guide: designed blocks */
.wf-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:20px 0 8px}
.wf-step{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:20px;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.wf-step:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.wf-step-n{flex:0 0 46px;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:15px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-deep));color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 8px 16px rgba(46,125,70,.28)}
.wf-step-t{margin:2px 0 8px;font-size:1.06rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink)}
.wf-step p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.65}
.wf-dicts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(215px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:20px 0 8px}
.wf-dict{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:20px;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.wf-dict:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.wf-dict-tag{display:inline-block;background:var(--yellow-soft);color:var(--primary-ink);font-weight:800;font-size:.86rem;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.wf-dict p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65}
.wf-uses-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:20px 0 8px}
.wf-use{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.wf-use:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.wf-use-ic{flex:0 0 40px;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:13px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--yellow),#b9cd45);color:var(--primary-ink);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(180,195,60,.35)}
.wf-use p{margin:2px 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65}
.wf-use p strong{color:var(--ink)}
.wf-habits{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:20px 0 8px}
.wf-habit{background:var(--yellow-soft);border-radius:16px;padding:16px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start}
.wf-habit-n{flex:0 0 32px;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--primary);color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.wf-habit p{margin:2px 0 0;color:var(--ink);font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.65}
.solver-more{margin-top:18px}

/* ---------- Word Finder tool ---------- */
.wf-letters{text-align:center;font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:700}
.wf-filters{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;margin:2px 0 18px}
.wf-filter{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted)}
.wf-filter select,.wf-filter input{padding:11px 12px;border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);font-size:1rem;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);background:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center;transition:border-color .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease}
.wf-filter input{width:66px}
.wf-filter.wf-wide input{width:170px;letter-spacing:.18em}
.wf-filter select:focus,.wf-filter input:focus{border-color:var(--primary);outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(46,125,70,.18)}
.wf-dict-row{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 16px}
.wf-dict-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--muted)}
.wf-dict-label select{padding:10px 16px;border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);background:#fff;cursor:pointer;max-width:100%;transition:border-color .15s ease}
.wf-dict-label select:focus{border-color:var(--primary);outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(46,125,70,.18)}
.wf-group{width:100%;margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:800;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em}

/* ---------- Header mega menu ---------- */
.nav-dropdown{position:static}
.nav-drop-btn{border:0;cursor:pointer;background:transparent;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:999px;min-height:44px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:.95rem;font-family:var(--sans);transition:background .15s ease,color .15s ease}
.nav-drop-btn:hover{color:var(--primary-ink);background:#e9f2ec}
.nav-drop-btn .caret{font-size:.75rem;transition:transform .15s ease}
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-drop-btn .caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.mega-menu{position:fixed;top:88px;left:12px;right:12px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);padding:10px;z-index:30;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .18s ease,visibility .18s}
.nav-dropdown:hover .mega-menu,.nav-dropdown:focus-within .mega-menu,.nav-dropdown.open .mega-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.mega-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px;max-height:60vh;overflow:auto}
.mega-heading{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin:8px 12px 4px}
.mega-link{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:12px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);transition:background .12s ease}
.mega-link:hover{background:#e9f2ec}
.mega-link b{display:block;font-size:.95rem;white-space:nowrap}
.mega-link small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem}
.mega-ico{flex:none;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;background:#eef3e8;color:var(--primary);display:grid;place-items:center}
.mega-ico svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.mega-photo{flex:none;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;background:#eef3e8}
.mega-initials{flex:none;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-deep),var(--primary));color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.mega-person{font-weight:800;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.02em;background:var(--primary);color:#fff}
.mega-foot{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2px 4px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:8px;padding:12px 8px 4px}
.mega-foot a{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600}
.mega-foot a:hover{color:var(--primary);background:#e9f2ec}
@media(min-width:760px){
  .nav-dropdown{position:relative}
  .mega-menu{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:auto;right:0;width:620px}
  .mega-cols{grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;max-height:none;overflow:visible}
}

/* ---------- Mobile hamburger menu (overlay, never pushes content) ---------- */
.nav-toggle{display:none}
@media(max-width:759px){
  .site-header{position:relative;top:auto}
  h1{font-size:2.6rem}
  h2{font-size:1.8rem}
  .wf-guide h3{font-size:1.6rem}
  .wf-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .wf-uses-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-copy h1{font-size:3.6rem}
  .stat b{font-size:2.3rem}
  .js .nav-toggle{
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:5px;flex:none;
    width:44px;height:44px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer;padding:0;
  }
  .js .nav-toggle span{display:block;width:20px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--ink);transition:transform .18s ease,opacity .18s ease}
  .js .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .js .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .js .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
  .js .main-nav{
    position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;right:0;z-index:25;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;flex-wrap:nowrap;gap:2px;
    background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);padding:8px;
    max-height:calc(100dvh - 120px);overflow:auto;
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-8px);
    transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .18s ease,visibility .18s;
  }
  .js .main-nav.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
  .js .main-nav > a{width:100%;justify-content:flex-start;font-size:1rem;padding:12px 14px}
  .js .nav-dropdown{width:100%}
  .js .nav-drop-btn{width:100%;justify-content:flex-start;font-size:1rem;padding:12px 14px}
  .js .mega-menu{
    position:static;display:none;left:auto;right:auto;top:auto;
    opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;
    box-shadow:none;border:0;border-radius:0;background:transparent;
    padding:2px 0;margin:2px 0 0;
  }
  .js .nav-dropdown.open .mega-menu{display:block}
  .js .mega-cols{max-height:none;overflow:visible}
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0e3b2e 0%,#1d5c38 55%,#2e7d46 100%);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;position:relative;border-radius:0 0 30px 30px}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%,rgba(212,225,87,.22),transparent 42%),radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.14) 1.5px,transparent 1.6px);
  background-size:auto,26px 26px}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(10,30,20,.35));pointer-events:none}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;gap:26px;padding:56px 20px 48px;align-items:center}
.hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.6vw,3.6rem);color:#fff;margin:0 0 .8rem;font-weight:700;text-wrap:balance}
.hero-copy .hero-sub{color:#e8f2ea;font-size:1.1rem;max-width:580px;margin:0 0 1.4rem}
.quick-answer{color:#f2f7f1;font-size:1.25rem;max-width:980px;margin:0 auto 1.5rem;text-align:center;text-wrap:balance}
.quick-answer strong{color:#fff}
.hero-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.87rem;border-radius:999px;padding:9px 17px;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.hero-pill .dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--yellow);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(212,225,87,.25)}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero-tiles{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-top:2rem}
.htile{display:grid;place-items:center;width:52px;height:56px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:800;font-size:1.4rem;box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.ht-correct{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.ht-misplaced{background:var(--yellow);color:var(--primary-ink);border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.ht-plain{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.hero-tiles .htile:nth-child(odd){transform:rotate(-4deg)}
.hero-tiles .htile:nth-child(even){transform:rotate(3deg)}
.hero-art{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);border:6px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);transform:rotate(1.5deg)}
.hero-art img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/1;object-fit:cover}
/* Single-column centered hero (no hero art) */
.hero-single{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;justify-items:center;text-align:center}
.hero-single .hero-copy{max-width:800px}
.hero-single .hero-cta{justify-content:center}
/* Hero service strip: thin pill above the eyebrow */
.hero-strip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);margin-bottom:1rem}
.hero-strip .sep{color:var(--yellow);font-size:.85rem}
/* Signature headline highlight: final clause in lime gradient */
.hl{color:var(--yellow)}
@supports((-webkit-background-clip:text) or (background-clip:text)){
  .hl{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f2f7b2,#d4e157);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
}
/* Ticker divider: game marquee with lime sparkles */
.ticker{background:#0f2a1f;color:#dcebdf;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;padding:13px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(212,225,87,.25);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,225,87,.25)}
.ticker-track{display:inline-block;animation:tick 30s linear infinite;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase}
.ticker-track .sep{color:var(--yellow);margin:0 18px}
@keyframes tick{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
/* Tri-color game stripe: Wordle feedback palette as a divider */
.tricolor{height:7px;background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary) 0 46px,var(--yellow) 46px 92px,#a4aec4 92px 138px)}
/* Stats band: white proof card pulled up over the hero's rounded edge */
.stats-band{background:transparent;border:0;margin-top:-2.8rem;position:relative;z-index:2}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:8px;padding:24px 20px;background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(15,53,36,.12)}

.stat{text-align:center;padding:10px 6px}
.stat b{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4vw,2.3rem);color:var(--primary-ink);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.stat span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
@media(min-width:760px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}

/* ---------- Buttons: chunky 3D game press ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3a9153,var(--primary-deep));color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:999px;min-height:52px;font-size:1rem;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--sans);box-shadow:0 5px 0 var(--primary-ink),0 12px 24px rgba(27,77,46,.25),0 0 22px rgba(212,225,87,.22),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25);transition:transform .12s ease,box-shadow .12s ease,filter .15s ease}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 7px 0 var(--primary-ink),0 16px 28px rgba(27,77,46,.3),0 0 30px rgba(212,225,87,.35),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff;filter:brightness(1.05)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(3px);box-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--primary-ink),0 6px 14px rgba(27,77,46,.22),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
.btn-ghost{background:#fff;color:var(--primary-ink);border:2px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 4px 0 var(--line),0 4px 12px rgba(15,53,36,.08),inset 0 1px 0 #fff}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:#f2f7f0;color:var(--primary-ink);box-shadow:0 6px 0 var(--line),0 8px 18px rgba(15,53,36,.12)}
.btn-ghost:active{transform:translateY(3px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line)}
.hero .btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);color:#fff;-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.hero .btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.24);color:#fff}

/* ---------- Featured teaser ---------- */
.featured-teaser{margin:34px 0 8px}
.teaser-card{background:var(--yellow-soft);border:2px dashed var(--yellow);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.teaser-card::after{content:"?";position:absolute;right:14px;top:-16px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:7rem;color:rgba(180,195,60,.25);font-weight:800}
.teaser-card blockquote{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.32rem;margin:.6rem 0 1.1rem;color:var(--ink)}
.teaser-card .btn{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3a9153,var(--primary-deep))}

/* ---------- Puzzle cards ---------- */
.cards{display:grid;gap:20px;margin:32px 0;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.puzzle-card{background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06);transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;position:relative}
.puzzle-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--yellow));opacity:0;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .32s ease}
.puzzle-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(15,53,36,.13)}
.puzzle-card:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:scaleX(1)}

.puzzle-card.featured::before{content:"Most played";position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;z-index:2;background:var(--primary);color:#fff;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px}
.card-img{aspect-ratio:3/2;overflow:hidden;background:#e9f2ec}
.card-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .35s ease}
.puzzle-card:hover .card-img img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.card-body{padding:20px 22px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;flex:1}
.card-body h3{margin:0;font-size:1.32rem}
.card-meta{color:var(--primary);font-size:.86rem;margin:0;font-weight:700}
.card-tagline{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin:0;flex:1}
.card-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;margin-top:8px}

/* ---------- Trust band ---------- */
.trust-band{background:#0f2a1f;color:#eef5ec;margin:0;padding:72px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.trust-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%,rgba(212,225,87,.1),transparent 40%);pointer-events:none}
.trust-band .wrap{position:relative}
.trust-band h2{color:#fff}
.trust-band .section-head p{color:#a9c4b2}
.trust-band .section-head h2::before{display:none}
.trust-grid{display:grid;gap:16px;grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:10px}
.trust-item{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(212,225,87,.32);border-radius:14px;padding:22px;transition:transform .15s ease,background .15s ease,border-color .15s ease}
.trust-item:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.trust-item .tick{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:13px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3a9153,var(--primary-deep));color:#fff;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:12px;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(27,77,46,.4),0 0 16px rgba(212,225,87,.28)}
.trust-item h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin:0 0 .45rem;color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:800}
.trust-item p{margin:0;color:#a9c4b2;font-size:.95rem}

/* ---------- How-it-works strip ---------- */
.how-strip{margin:0 auto}
.how-steps{display:grid;gap:16px;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.how-step{background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06);transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease}
.how-step:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(15,53,36,.13)}
.step-num{flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3a9153,var(--primary-deep));color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:800;font-size:1.35rem;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(212,225,87,.5)}
.how-step h3{margin:0 0 .35rem;font-size:1.1rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:800}
.how-step p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.game-spotlight{margin:0 auto}
.spotlight-list{display:grid;gap:14px;grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:10px}
.spotlight-item{background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:18px;padding:22px 24px;transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06)}
.spotlight-item:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(15,53,36,.13)}
.spotlight-item h3{margin:0 0 .45rem;font-size:1.12rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:800}
.spotlight-item h3 a{text-decoration:none}
.spotlight-item h3 a:hover{color:var(--primary)}
.spotlight-item p{margin:0;color:var(--ink);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.65}

/* ---------- Grids & tiles ---------- */
.game-grid,.guide-grid{display:grid;gap:16px;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.game-tile{background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:18px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);transition:transform .16s ease,box-shadow .16s ease;display:block;overflow:hidden;position:relative;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06)}
.game-tile::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--yellow));opacity:0;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:opacity .16s ease,transform .3s ease}
.game-tile:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(15,53,36,.13)}
.game-tile:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:scaleX(1)}
.game-tile .tile-img{display:block;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:3/2;background:#e9f2ec}
.game-tile .tile-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .35s ease;display:block}
.game-tile:hover .tile-img img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.game-tile .tile-body{display:block;padding:18px 20px 20px}
.game-tile .tile-meta{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--primary);margin-bottom:6px}
.game-tile b{display:block;font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:2px}
.game-tile small{color:var(--muted);display:block;margin-bottom:12px}
.game-tile .tile-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-weight:800;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--primary-ink)}
.game-tile .tile-link::after{content:"\2192";transition:transform .16s ease}
.game-tile:hover .tile-link::after{transform:translateX(4px)}
.guide-card{border:0;border-radius:16px;padding:20px;background:#fff;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);transition:box-shadow .15s ease,transform .15s ease;display:block;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06)}
.guide-card:hover{box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(15,53,36,.13);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.guide-card b{display:block;margin-bottom:4px}
.guide-card small{color:var(--muted)}
.section-sub{color:var(--muted);margin:-.2rem 0 1.2rem}

/* ---------- Yesterday / details ---------- */
.yesterday-list{display:grid;gap:10px;grid-template-columns:1fr}
details{border:0;border-radius:16px;margin:10px 0;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .15s ease;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06)}
details[open]{box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(15,53,36,.13)}
details summary{cursor:pointer;padding:16px 18px;font-weight:700;min-height:48px;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;transition:background .12s ease}
details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
details summary::before{content:"+";display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--yellow);color:var(--primary-ink);font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;transition:transform .18s ease,background .18s ease}
details[open] summary::before{content:"\2212";background:var(--primary);color:#fff;transform:rotate(180deg)}
details summary:hover{background:#f2f7f0}
details .detail-body{padding:2px 18px 18px;color:var(--ink)}
.hint-num{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--primary);color:#fff;font-weight:800;margin-right:4px;font-size:.9rem}
.spoiler-warning{background:var(--yellow-soft);border:1px solid var(--yellow);border-radius:14px;padding:16px 20px;margin:22px 0}
.spoiler-warning p{margin:0}
.answer-section .reveal summary{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3a9153,var(--primary-deep));color:#fff;border-radius:12px;text-align:center;font-size:1.08rem;justify-content:center}
.answer-section .reveal summary::before{display:none}
.answer-section .reveal summary:hover{filter:brightness(1.06)}
.answer-word{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.28em;text-align:center;margin:22px 0 8px;text-indent:.28em;color:var(--primary-ink)}

/* ---------- Game page ---------- */
.game-banner{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;margin:6px 0 22px;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06);border:0}
.game-banner img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/1;object-fit:cover}
.facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;margin:0}
.facts div{background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:14px;padding:13px 15px;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06)}
.facts dt{font-size:.74rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;color:var(--muted);font-weight:800}
.facts dd{margin:3px 0 0;font-weight:700}
.answer-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:8px}
.answer-list li{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:11px 16px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;background:var(--paper)}
.answer-list .a-date{color:var(--muted)}
.answer-list .a-word{font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em}
.verify-box{background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06)}
.verify-box ol{margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.75}
.breadcrumbs{padding-top:22px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.breadcrumbs a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumbs a:hover{color:var(--primary-ink)}
.page-head{margin:16px 0 8px}
/* Centered H1 on all article pages, all devices */
.static-page h1,
.solver-page h1,
.page-head h1{text-align:center}
.updated{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.intro{font-size:1.13rem;max-width:68ch}
.byline{margin:2.5rem 0 1rem;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted)}
.static-page{padding-bottom:48px}
.static-page h2{margin-top:1.8rem}
.game-page{padding-bottom:24px}
.closing{font-size:1.05rem;max-width:70ch}
.closing p{margin:0}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{border-top:3px solid transparent;border-image:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--yellow),var(--primary)) 1;background:#0e2a1e;color:#b9cfc0;margin-top:0;padding:48px 0 26px}
.site-footer a{color:#dcebdf}
.footer-grid{display:grid;gap:30px;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.brand-footer{color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px}
.brand-footer .brand-tag{color:var(--yellow)}
.footer-about p{margin:0;font-size:.95rem;max-width:38ch}
.footer-heading{font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px;color:#fff;font-size:.95rem}
.footer-links ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:2px}
.footer-links a{color:#a9c4b2;text-decoration:none;padding:7px 0;display:inline-block;font-size:.94rem;transition:color .12s ease}
.footer-links a:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline}
.footer-legal{margin-top:30px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:20px;text-align:center}
.disclaimer{font-size:.82rem;color:#8aa391;max-width:90ch;margin-inline:auto}
.copyright{font-size:.85rem;color:#8aa391}

/* ---------- Footer on mobile: centered brand, Daily + Company side by side, Policies centered below ---------- */
@media(max-width:639px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .footer-about{grid-column:1/-1;text-align:center}
  .footer-about .brand-footer{justify-content:center}
  .footer-about p{margin-inline:auto}
  .footer-links{text-align:center}
  .footer-links a{padding:4px 0}
  .footer-links[aria-label="Site policies"]{grid-column:1/-1;text-align:center}
}

/* ---------- Larger screens ---------- */
@media(min-width:640px){
  main>section.wrap{padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:60px}
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;padding:72px 20px 64px}
  .hero-single{grid-template-columns:1fr !important}
  .cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .game-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .guide-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .yesterday-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr .8fr 1fr}
}
@media(min-width:960px){
  .cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .game-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .guide-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .how-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .spotlight-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}*{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}}

/* ---------- Author & team ---------- */
.author-profile{display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;margin:24px 0}
.author-avatar{flex:none;width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-deep),var(--primary));color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.author-photo{flex:none;width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.author-profile h1{margin:0 0 4px}
.author-role{color:var(--primary-ink);font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px}
.team-card{border:0;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;background:#fff;margin:24px 0;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(15,53,36,.06)}
.team-card .author-profile{margin:0}

@media(max-width:380px){.brand-tag{display:none}.brand-name{font-size:1.2rem}.main-nav a{padding:10px 10px;font-size:.88rem}}