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\"Tetrominous<\/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 letter entry mode.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Cyclops<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 24th puzzle from guest contributor Joseph Howard.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Divide the grid into tetrahexes (four-cell regions) so that no two tetrahexes of the same shape (including rotations\/reflections) share an edge. A cell with a letter in it must be part of the tetrahex shape normally associated with that letter. An inventory of tetrahexes is given below the puzzle but not all shapes must be used.<\/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>; a solution video is also available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other Pentominous puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Pentominous<\/a> to get started on. More Pentominous puzzles can be found in the Plenty o’ Pentominous<\/i><\/a> series by Grant Fikes and Murat Can Tonta and in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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