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\"Skyscrapers<\/p>\n

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

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

Theme:<\/b> Fours and Fives<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 48th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Palmer Mebane.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Skyscrapers<\/a> rules (using digits 1 to 7). Also, there are some regions (\u201dSum baskets\u201d) in the grid marked by dashed lines. The sum of the buildings in these sum baskets is given. Building heights can repeat within a basket.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the 1st row from left to right, followed by a comma, followed by the 7th row from left to right.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 4:15, Master = 6:30, Expert = 13:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Skyscrapers puzzles<\/a> and this link for variations on Skyscrapers puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Skyscrapers Puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Skyscrapers puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a>, and in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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