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Word Search

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簡単

Given an m x n grid of characters board and a string word, return true if word exists in the grid.

The word can be constructed from letters of sequentially adjacent cells, where adjacent cells are horizontally or vertically neighboring. The same letter cell may not be used more than once.

Implement a function exist(board: list, word: str) -> bool.

制約
  • m == board.length
  • n == board[i].length
  • 1 <= m, n <= 6
  • 1 <= word.length <= 15
  • board and word consists of only lowercase and uppercase English letters

Example 1
Input
[["A","B","C","E"],["S","F","C","S"],["A","D","E","E"]], "ABCCED"
Output
True
Explanation

The word ABCCED can be traced: A(0,0)->B(0,1)->C(0,2)->C(1,2)->E(2,2)->D(2,1).

Example 2
Input
[["A","B","C","E"],["S","F","C","S"],["A","D","E","E"]], "SEE"
Output
True
Explanation

The word SEE can be traced: S(1,3)->E(2,3)->E(2,2).

Example 3
Input
[["A","B","C","E"],["S","F","C","S"],["A","D","E","E"]], "ABCB"
Output
False
Explanation

Cannot trace ABCB without reusing cells.

Need a Hint?
Consider using Backtracking-specific data structures like sets or heaps.
Edge Cases to Watch
  • Empty input structures
  • Single element inputs
  • Large numerical bounds

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