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\"Pentominous<\/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> Triplets<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 11th puzzle from guest contributor Takeya Saikachi.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of Pentominous<\/a> rules. Divide the grid into 20 pentominoes so that no two pentominoes of the same shape (including rotations\/reflections) share an edge. Each number in this grid represents a clue for a different letter\/pentomino as in a regular Pentominous puzzle; all instances of a number must represent the same letter. An inventory of possible pentominoes is given below the puzzle.<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 3 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 3:15, Master = 5:00, Expert = 10:00<\/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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