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\"Slitherlink<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools in edgex mode where left click+drag draws lines and right click marks X\u2019s)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Empty Middle<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 231st puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Murat Can Tonta.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Slitherlink<\/a> rules, but any two consecutive line segments cannot have the same length (i.e., on both sides of any turn, the loop must travel different lengths).<\/p>\n

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

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:30, Master = 5:00, Expert = 10:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a> and solving video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Slitherlink<\/a> and this link for Slitherlink variations<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Slitherlink puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Slitherlink puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a>, Slitherlink and Variations<\/a><\/i>, and our beginner-friendly book Logic Puzzles 101<\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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