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\"Masyu<\/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

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

Theme:<\/b> Half Truths<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of Masyu<\/a> rules. Half of the circles are lying; a lying white circle is actually a black circle and a lying black circle is actually a white circle. The loop must alternate between true circles and lying circles (T-L-T-L-…).<\/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 = 5:30, Master = 10:00, Expert = 20:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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