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These puzzles serve not only as a fun pastime but also as an educational tool, helping to enhance problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and logical thinking. Whether used in classrooms or at home, sliding puzzles like አስተካክሉኝ offer a hands-on way to develop cognitive abilities while providing endless hours of entertainment.
