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\"Araf<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between a composite mode for line\/edge drawing and a shading mode.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Growing Up<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 373rd puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of Araf<\/a> rules. Divide the grid into some regions formed of edge-adjacent squares. Each cell is part of one region, and each region should contain exactly two given numbers, one in a yellow circle (>) and one in a red circle (<). Each region must have an area that is strictly between the two inequality values.<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 2 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 1:30, Master = 2:30, Expert = 5:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for more Araf puzzles<\/a> on this website. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Araf Puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Araf puzzles can be found in the ebook Araf by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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