Yajilin (Unique) by Serkan Yürekli
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Theme: A Migratory Bird
Author/Opus: This is the 190th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Serkan Yürekli.
Rules: Standard Yajilin rules. Also, enter a number into each gray cell to represent the total number of blackened cells in the given direction. Numbers cannot repeat in a row or column.
Answer String: 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.
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 1:45, Master = 3:00, Expert = 6:00
Solution: PDF
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While the subtitle meaning escapes me, the puzzle certainly was unique and very fun!! Thanks 🙂
Nice concept! I also don’t understand the theme.
Super! That was fun. As to the bird, I see the wings extending to the upper right and lower left corners.
I also disagree with the solution having any avian resemblance.
I really liked this puzzle as well.
Thanks.
About the theme, it is not the solution that reflects the theme, but the layout of the clues.
I liked it, even though the structure led to immediate break-ins; it looks exactly like an origami crane and is one of the better artistries on this site.
Nice puzzle, didn’t expect the narrow solution path at first glance !