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\"Nurikabe<\/p>\n

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

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

Theme:<\/b> Logical<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 138th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Prasanna Seshadri.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of Nurikabe<\/a>. Shade some of the numbered cells so that the grid is divided into white regions, with each cell in such a region containing a number identical to the area of the region. Two white regions may only touch diagonally. All shaded cells must be connected with each other, but no 2\u00d72 group of cells can be entirely shaded black.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the length in cells of each of the black segments (the unnumbered, connected “ocean”) from left to right for the marked rows, starting at the top. Separate each row’s entry from the next with a comma.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:15, Master = 3:30, Expert = 7:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Nurikabe puzzles<\/a> on this website and this link for other variations on Nurikabe puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Nurikabe puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Nurikabe puzzles can be in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a> collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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