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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> Clue Symmetry and Logic.<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 96th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Grant Fikes.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of Fillomino<\/a> rules where regions with the same shape must avoid each other instead of regions with the same size (all regions in a pentominous puzzle are pentominoes).<\/p>\n

Specifically, divide the grid into 20 pentominoes so that no two pentominoes of the same shape (including rotations\/reflections) share an edge. A cell with a letter in it must be part of the pentomino shape normally associated with that letter. An inventory of pentominoes is given below the puzzle but not all shapes must be used.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the letter associated with the pentomino occupying each cell in the two marked rows from left to right, separating the rows with a comma. Use CAPITAL LETTERS!<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 1:45, Master = 2:30, Expert = 5:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other puzzles involving Pentominoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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