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\"Castle<\/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’s)<\/p>\n

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

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 14th puzzle from guest contributor Bryce Herdt.<\/p>\n

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

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the length in cells of the vertical loop segments from top to bottom in the marked columns, starting at the left. If the loop only has horizontal segments in the marked column, enter 0. Separate each column\u2019s entry with a comma.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 4:00, Master = 7:30, Expert = 15:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for more Castle Wall puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Castle Wall puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Castle Wall puzzles can be found in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> as well as the larger collection Castle Wall<\/a><\/i>, both by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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