Spiral off the pad

Easy–medium. Route cipher. Fill a 3×4 grid row-major, read clockwise from the outside in.

CipherSunday 30 August 2026

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You’re reading a spiral. Twelve letters, no spaces, written left to right, top to bottom, three rows of four. Read clockwise from the top left.

CATCEPIHSHTH

Three words restored.

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