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To solve this word search puzzle, let’s follow the instructions step by step.

1. Understand the Task: We need to find a hidden word in the grid of letters. The first letter is already highlighted for us — it’s “P” in the top-left corner.

2. Read the Hint: The hint says:
> I am a city in the United States of America. I am where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th 1776. I am also the city where Rocky is from.

This is a big clue! Let’s break it down:
- The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.
- The movie “Rocky” is famously set in Philadelphia.
→ So the word we’re looking for is PHILADELPHIA.

3. Check the Grid: Starting from the highlighted “P” at the top left, let’s see if we can trace “PHILADELPHIA” through the grid using vertical, horizontal, or diagonal connections.

Let’s try going down the first column:
- Row 1, Col 1: P ✔
- Row 2, Col 1: A ✘ (we need H next)

Try going right along the top row:
- P → C → Z → R → H → O → no “H” after P immediately.

Try diagonally? From P (row1,col1), go down-right:
- P (1,1)
- H (2,2) ✔
- I (3,3) ✔
- L (4,4) ✔
- A (5,5) ✔
- D (6,6) ✔
- E (7,7) ✔
- L (7,8)? Wait — let’s map coordinates properly.

Let’s label rows and columns:

Row 1: P C Z R H O
Row 2: A H O X A B
Row 3: E I L S I X
Row 4: Y G A L P H
Row 5: K Z D E X F
Row 6: B O J V U D

Now, starting at P (row1, col1):

Diagonal down-right:
- (1,1) = P
- (2,2) = H ✔
- (3,3) = L ✘ (we need I)

Not working.

Try another path? Maybe not diagonal.

What if we go down the second column?

Column 2: C, H, I, G, Z, O → that gives us H, I — but not starting with P.

Wait — maybe the word isn’t spelled out in one straight line? But the rules say letters can be connected vertically, horizontally, or diagonally — meaning they must form a continuous path.

Let’s look again at the hint. It’s definitely Philadelphia. And the first letter is P.

Let’s try this path:

Start at P (1,1)
→ Down to A (2,1)? No, we need H.

How about:
P (1,1)
→ Right to C? No.

Wait — what if we go down to row 2, then right?

P (1,1)
→ Down to A (2,1) — not helpful.

Alternative idea: Maybe the word is spelled backwards? Unlikely.

Let’s list the letters of PHILADELPHIA:
P - H - I - L - A - D - E - L - P - H - I - A

That’s 12 letters. Our grid is 6x6 = 36 cells. Possible.

Let’s try to find “PHILADELPHIA” starting at P (1,1).

Try this path:

(1,1) P
(2,2) H
(3,3) L — wait, we need I here. (3,3) is L, but we need I for PHIL...

Actually, (3,2) is I — so maybe:

P (1,1)
→ (2,2) H
→ (3,2) I — that’s down-left? Not allowed unless diagonal.

Diagonal from (1,1) to (2,2) is down-right. Then from (2,2) to (3,2) is straight down — that’s allowed? The rule says “connected vertically, horizontally and diagonally” — meaning each step can be in any of those directions, not necessarily the same direction throughout.

So yes, we can change direction.

Let’s try:

Step 1: (1,1) P
Step 2: (2,2) H — diagonal down-right
Step 3: (3,2) I — straight down
Step 4: (4,3) A — diagonal down-right? (3,2) to (4,3) is down-right — yes
Step 5: (5,4) E — down-right again? (4,3) to (5,4) — yes
Step 6: (6,5) U — down-right? (5,4) to (6,5) — yes, but we need D, not U.

Not working.

Let’s try a different approach. Look for “PHIL” first.

We have P at (1,1). Where is H nearby? (2,2) is H. Good.

After H, we need I. Where is I near (2,2)? (3,2) is I — directly below. Good.

After I, we need L. (3,3) is L — to the right of I. Good.

After L, we need A. (4,3) is A — below L. Good.

After A, we need D. (5,3) is D — below A. Good.

After D, we need E. (5,4) is E — to the right of D. Good.

After E, we need L. (4,4) is L — above E? But we’re at (5,4), so (4,4) is up — allowed? Yes, vertically.

So: (5,4) E → (4,4) L — up.

Then after L, we need P. (4,5) is P — to the right of L. Good.

Then after P, we need H. (4,6) is H — to the right of P. Good.

Then after H, we need I. (3,6) is X — not I. (5,6) is F — not I. (3,5) is I — but that’s up-left from (4,6). Is that allowed? Diagonally up-left — yes.

So: (4,6) H → (3,5) I — diagonal up-left.

Then after I, we need A. (3,1) is E — no. (2,5) is A — from (3,5) to (2,5) is up — allowed.

So: (3,5) I → (2,5) A — up.

Now let’s write the full path:

1. (1,1) P
2. (2,2) H
3. (3,2) I
4. (3,3) L
5. (4,3) A
6. (5,3) D
7. (5,4) E
8. (4,4) L
9. (4,5) P
10. (4,6) H
11. (3,5) I
12. (2,5) A

That spells: P-H-I-L-A-D-E-L-P-H-I-A → PHILADELPHIA!

Perfect! All moves are either vertical, horizontal, or diagonal — no jumps.

So the word is indeed PHILADELPHIA.

Final Answer:
PHILADELPHIA