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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

Theme:<\/b> Logical<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 2nd puzzle from guest contributor Swaroop Guggilam.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Masyu<\/a> rules. Also, the loop must make the same number of turns in each bold region. It is up to you to determine how many turns this is. (Be sure to count all turns, including turns in black circles.)<\/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 = 4:00, Master = 5:30, Expert = 11:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other variations of Masyu<\/a> and this link for classic Masyu<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Masyu<\/a> to get started on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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