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\"Skyscrapers<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 77th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Ashish Kumar.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of Skyscrapers<\/a>; each clue represents the sum of the heights of the visible buildings in that direction.<\/p>\n

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

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 1:30, Master = 2:00, Expert = 4:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a>; a solution video is also available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Skyscrapers puzzles<\/a> and this link for variations on Skyscrapers puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Skyscrapers Puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Skyscrapers puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a>, in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli, and in the e-book Skyscrapers<\/a><\/i> by Ashish Kumar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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