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\"Star<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Twelve Pentominoes<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 5th puzzle from guest contributor Carl Worth. The theme was inspired by a challenge given in the comment thread to this Best of 2014 Object Placement Puzzles post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Star Battle<\/a> rules. Two stars per row, column, and region.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> For each row from top to bottom, enter the number of the first column from the left where a star appears. Enter these numbers as a single string with no separators.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:30, Master = 3:45, Expert = 7:30<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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