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\"Cave<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to shift between shading mode and the linex mode where left click+drag draws lines and right click marks X’s)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Devil’s Pinch<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 11th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster John Bulten.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Cave<\/a> rules. <\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the length in cells of each of the cave segments from left to right for the marked rows, starting at the top. Separate each row’s entry with a comma.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:45, Master = 4:30, Expert = 9:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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