LinkedIn Patches puzzle #223 for October 26, 2026: spoiler-free hints first, then the complete solution when you want it.
This is an earlier Patches puzzle. Latest Patches Answer: #240 (Nov 12)
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Reveal Hint #1Hint #1
The 4 at R2C5 must be a tall rectangle. The far-right 6 has to extend along the right edge.
Reveal Hint #2Hint #2
The 8 at R5C2 fills a tall 4×2 rectangle in rows 3–6, columns 1–2.
Reveal Hint #3Hint #3
Use a 2×3 block for the top 6, and a 3×2 block for the central 6.
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Patches #223 Solution
Patches: 2 (2×1) from R1C1 to R2C1; 6 (2×3) from R1C2 to R2C4; 4 (4×1) from R1C5 to R4C5; 6 (6×1) from R1C6 to R6C6; 8 (4×2) from R3C1 to R6C2; 2 (1×2) from R3C3 to R3C4; 6 (3×2) from R4C3 to R6C4; 2 (2×1) from R5C5 to R6C5.
How to Solve Patches #223
Patches 223 divides the 6×6 grid into eight rectangles. Use the following inclusive row and column ranges:
- 2 at R1C1: rows 1–2, columns 1–1 (2×1).
- 6 at R1C2: rows 1–2, columns 2–4 (2×3).
- 4 at R2C5: rows 1–4, columns 5–5 (4×1).
- 2 at R3C3: rows 3–3, columns 3–4 (1×2).
- 6 at R4C4: rows 4–6, columns 3–4 (3×2).
- 8 at R5C2: rows 3–6, columns 1–2 (4×2).
- 2 at R6C5: rows 5–6, columns 5–5 (2×1).
- 6 at R6C6: rows 1–6, columns 6–6 (6×1).
The rightmost column forms one six-cell strip. The tall 4 beside it stops at row 4, leaving a two-cell vertical patch below. The remaining rectangles fill the left and central spaces without overlap. Every patch contains exactly one clue and has the stated area.
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