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Since 2021, we have posted some extra difficult Sunday Stumpers<\/a>, about once a month. These will be quite tough puzzles, but with a logical path to be found (and solution videos to help). This third Sunday Stumper of 2022 is an Araf variation by guest contributor Jeffrey Bardon.<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Araf<\/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 shading mode.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> 3 6 T’s<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 7th puzzle from guest contributor Jeffrey Bardon.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Araf<\/a> rules. Also, no two regions with the same size can share an edge. (Note: this is the same rule as in Fillomino puzzles where no equal size polyominoes can touch.)<\/p>\n

See also this example:<\/p>\n

\"Araf<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 5 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 24:00, Master = 32:00, Expert = 1:04:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for more Araf puzzles<\/a> on this website. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Araf Puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Araf puzzles can be found in the ebook Araf by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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