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\"Star<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools)<\/p>\n

This is a “Franken-Friday” puzzle variation.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Corrupted Regions<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of standard Star Battle<\/a> rules. Two stars per row and column, but no region has exactly two stars. Each region must contain some number of stars other than 2, including possibly no stars at all.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> For each row from top to bottom, enter the number of the first column from the left where a star appears. Enter these numbers as a single string with no separators. <\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:30, Master = 4:30, Expert = 9:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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