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\"Masyu<\/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> Logical<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 6th puzzle from guest contributor Freddie Hand.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Masyu<\/a> rules, but any two consecutive line segments cannot have the same length (i.e., on both sides of any turn, the loop must travel different lengths).<\/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 = 3:30, Master = 4:30, Expert = 9:00<\/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> and in our beginner-friendly book Logic Puzzles 101<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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