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\"Pentominous<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between a composite mode for line\/edge drawing and a letter entry mode.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> U’s Full<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 255th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Grant Fikes.<\/p>\n

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

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the letter associated with the pentomino occupying each cell in the marked rows from left to right and in the marked columns from top to bottom, separating the groups with a comma. Use CAPITAL LETTERS!<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 1:45, Master = 2:45, Expert = 5:30<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other Pentominous puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Pentominous<\/a> to get started on. More Pentominous puzzles can be found in Plenty o’ Pentominous<\/i><\/a> by Grant Fikes and Murat Can Tonta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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