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\"Yajilin<\/p>\n

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

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

Theme:<\/b> One vs. Many<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 216th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Grant Fikes.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of Yajilin<\/a> rules. The arrow clues point toward the nearest black square(s) from that clue cell in the four cardinal directions. (For clarity, there is always at least 1 black cell in any direction pointed at by an arrow.)<\/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 = 3:30, Master = 6:00, Expert = 12:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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