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Patches 117 LinkedIn Answer

Final board and checked analysis for Patches #117 on July 12, 2026.

July 12, 2026

This archived answer keeps Patches #117 separate from the current puzzle. Use the hints first, then reveal the saved final board when you are ready.

LinkedIn Patches #117 for July 12, 2026 has board size 8×8, 10 clues, and 10 solved regions. The saved final board covers 64/64 cells, and the answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.

Board size is 8×8.
10 clue cells shape the starting grid.
10 solved regions cover the final board.
64/64 cells are covered in the saved answer.

Patches 117 LinkedIn Answer Today Clues

Patches #117 starts with the original grid. The completed final board stays hidden until you click the reveal button.

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Patches 117 LinkedIn Answer Today Spoiler-Safe Hints

Start with the 12-cell marker. Bigger regions usually have fewer safe placements, so they are easier to test early.
Do not merge nearby fixed cells just because they sit close together. Each solved region must keep its own marker.
Use square and rectangle clues to confirm borders before filling the small leftover areas.

Patches 117 LinkedIn Answer Today Summary

Board size: 8×8
Total regions: 10
Fixed cells: 10
Main anchor: r2 c8, 12-cell marker (upper half, right edge)
Largest region: Region 4, 4×3 rectangle
Key trap: Do not treat the 8-cell clue at r7 c1 as spare filler after the larger clue is placed.

Region Reference

Role	Anchor	Plain location	Region	Solved shape	Cells
Main anchor	r2 c8 12-cell marker	upper half, right edge	Region 4	4×3 rectangle	r1 c6 to r4 c8
Shape check	r3 c5 4-cell vertical rectangle marker	upper half, right side	Region 3	4-cell vertical strip	r1 c5 to r4 c5
Early trap	r7 c1 8-cell marker	lower half, left edge	Region 6	4×2 rectangle	r5 c1 to r8 c2
Extra check	r1 c3 6-cell marker	top edge, left side	Region 2	2×3 rectangle	r1 c2 to r2 c4
Extra check	r2 c1 4-cell marker	upper half, left edge	Region 1	4-cell vertical strip	r1 c1 to r4 c1

Patches #117 Full Analysis

First read: Patches #117 starts with 10 clue cells on an 8×8 board. Begin with the fixed clues at r1 c3, r2 c1, r2 c8 instead of guessing color groups from empty space. Those clue cells are the safest anchors because every solved region must keep exactly one clue area and still cover the whole board.

Main anchor: The strongest number anchor is the 12-cell clue at r2 c8. Large regions usually have fewer safe placements, so this clue is a better first test than a tiny patch. After reveal, check it against Region 4, which should form the 4×3 rectangle from r1 c6 to r4 c8.