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\"Masyu<\/p>\n

(View image directly for larger form.)<\/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 131st puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Grant Fikes.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Masyu<\/a> rules.<\/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 = 1:45, Master = 2:15, Expert = 4:30<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other 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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