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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> Multiple Choice<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 66th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster John Bulten.<\/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 row from left to right then in the marked column from top to bottom, separating the groups with a comma. Use CAPITAL LETTERS and ignore the black box!<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 5:15, Master = 10:00, Expert = 20:00<\/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 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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