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\"Masyu<\/p>\n

Click here for larger image<\/a><\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools in linex mode where left click+drag draws lines and right click marks X\u2019s)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Logical theme encountered during the solve<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Masyu<\/a> rules.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the length in cells of the horizontal loop segments from left to right in the marked rows, starting at the top. If the loop only has vertical segments in the marked row, enter 0. Separate each row’s entry with a comma.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 8:45, Master = 11:00, Expert = 22:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Editorial Note:<\/b> This is our first Giant puzzle from Grant. Not because he hasn’t been writing many; we’ve been keeping most of his giants for The Art of Puzzles so consider this a teaser for some of the great puzzles that will be in that collection.<\/p>\n

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

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