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See more discussion of the puzzles from the United States’ 2021 Puzzle Grand Prix on this post<\/a>. Note there are some construction details and potential spoilers on that post so view it after you solve.<\/i><\/p>\n

\"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

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 353rd puzzle from our managing editor Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Pentominous<\/a> rules. Also, some circle clues are given in the grid which must be at the center of symmetry for a rotationally-symmetric pentomino shape.<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 2.5 stars (estimate based off competition points; timing standards not available from our usual testers)<\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/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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