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\"Syuma<\/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> Yin-Yang Swirl<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 57th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster John Bulten.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variant of Masyu<\/a> rules. The loop turns in every black circle and goes straight through at least one<\/i><\/b> adjacent square. The loop goes straight through every white circle and turns in both<\/i><\/b> adjacent squares.<\/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 = 3:00, Master = 4:15, Expert = 8:30<\/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. More Masyu puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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