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\"Masyu<\/p>\n

PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab key to alternate between loop drawing and star placement modes.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Edge Cases<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 193rd puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Prasanna Seshadri.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Masyu<\/a> rules. Also, each row and column must contain exactly two stars. Stars cannot be placed in adjacent cells that share an edge or corner, and all stars must be on empty cells which are not part of the loop.<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 3 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 3:45, Master = 5:15, Expert = 10:30<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Masyu<\/a> and this link for Masyu variations<\/a>. Follow this link for other classic Star Battles<\/a> and this link for Star Battle variations<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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