How to Play LinkedIn Patches
Patches is a daily spatial logic puzzle. The goal is to complete the board by respecting each clue cell and forming valid solved regions.
Patches Rules
Use the fixed clues to decide how surrounding cells can join into regions. Every cell on the board must belong to exactly one solved patch.
Understanding Clue Cells
Number Constraints
Number clues tell you how many cells the connected patch must contain. Use them to rule out regions that are too small or too large.
Shape Constraints
Shape clues narrow how a patch can extend from the clue cell, such as a horizontal rectangle, vertical rectangle, or square-like region.
Tips and Strategies for Solving Patches
Work from constrained clues outward, place larger regions early, and check that the remaining cells do not split into impossible islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are clue cells in LinkedIn Patches?
Clue cells are fixed cells that constrain the size or shape of a solved region.
What is the best first move in Patches?
Start with the most constrained clue cell, then use nearby cells to eliminate impossible region shapes.