Tapa by Prasanna Seshadri
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Theme: Clue Symmetry (Matching Sums) and Logic
Author/Opus: This is the 64th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Prasanna Seshadri.
Rules: Standard Tapa rules.
Answer String: Enter the length in cells of each of the shaded segments from left to right for the marked rows, starting at the top. Separate each row’s entry from the next with a comma.
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 1:30, Master = 2:30, Expert = 5:00
Solution: PDF
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6:45
11:00… still a noob at Tapas.
Dang, that’s a Monday? You weren’t kidding about this being a tough week. Very glad I’m not timing myself.
11:15 Though it felt like it took a lot less time than that, which means this was more fun than frustrating. Thanks, Prasanna!
03:02.
Gah, once the break-in is spotted, everything falls apart. Excellent opening.
You’re right!!!
The break-in’s at top left corner I guess 😉
(I bet this isn’t spoiling at all)