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\"Hex<\/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> Clue symmetry and logic<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 69th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of Masyu<\/a>. Draw a single, non-intersecting loop that passes through all circled cells. The loop can only make 120 degree turns. The loop must go straight through the cells with white circles, with a 120 degree turn in at least one of the cells immediately before\/after each white circle. The loop must make a 120 degree turn in all the black circles, but must go straight in both cells immediately before\/after each black circle.<\/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 = 7:00, Master = 10:45, Expert = 21:30<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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