Don't just solve it:
optimize it

Timed word search. Long words are worth far more.

Each letter can be used only once: one long word can beat three short ones.

Run each filled circle to any empty one and fill the grid without crossing paths.

Every turn in a path scores more than going straight, and ×2 or ×3 circles multiply their whole path.

Place rooks and knights so no two of the same type attack each other, and push your score higher.

Each piece scores for every empty square it attacks: it is all about where you place it.

Link neighboring letters into words and score big on multiplier tiles.

Letters must touch, in any direction, and each one is used once per word.

Link hexagons in increasing order and draw as many paths as you can.

Each hexagon is used only once: one long path is worth far more than several short ones.

Trace a route through sea creatures, following each species' rules.

A single route from one boat to the other: chaining the same animal multiplies the points.