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Patches 163 LinkedIn Answer

Final board and checked analysis for Patches #163 on August 27, 2026.

August 27, 2026

This archived answer keeps Patches #163 separate from the current puzzle. Use the hints first, then reveal the saved final board when you are ready.

LinkedIn Patches #163 for August 27, 2026 has board size 6×6, 8 clues, and 8 solved regions. The saved final board covers 36/36 cells, and the answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.

Board size is 6×6.
8 clue cells shape the starting grid.
8 solved regions cover the final board.
36/36 cells are covered in the saved answer.

Patches 163 LinkedIn Answer Today Clues

Patches #163 starts with the original grid. The completed final board stays hidden until you click the reveal button.

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Patches 163 LinkedIn Answer Today Spoiler-Safe Hints

Start with the 5-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 163 LinkedIn Answer Today Summary

Board size: 6×6
Total regions: 8
Fixed cells: 8
Main anchor: r3 c1, horizontal rectangle marker (upper half, left edge)
Largest region: Region 5, 2×3 rectangle
Key trap: Do not treat the 5-cell clue at r6 c4 as spare filler after the larger clue is placed.

Region Reference

Role	Anchor	Plain location	Region	Solved shape	Cells
Main anchor	r3 c1 horizontal rectangle marker	upper half, left edge	Region 5	2×3 rectangle	r2 c1 to r3 c3
Shape check	r2 c4 4-cell vertical rectangle marker	upper half, right side	Region 2	4-cell vertical strip	r1 c4 to r4 c4
Early trap	r6 c4 5-cell marker	bottom edge, right side	Region 8	5-cell horizontal strip	r6 c1 to r6 c5
Extra check	r1 c3 3-cell marker	top edge, left side	Region 1	3-cell horizontal strip	r1 c1 to r1 c3
Extra check	r3 c5 5-cell marker	upper half, right side	Region 3	5-cell vertical strip	r1 c5 to r5 c5

Patches #163 Full Analysis

First read: Patches #163 starts with 8 clue cells on a 6×6 board. Begin with the fixed clues at r1 c3, r2 c4, r3 c1 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 best anchor is the horizontal rectangle clue at r3 c1, not a random corner. This clue is useful because a strict shape has less room to wiggle than an open patch. After reveal, check it against Region 5, which should form the 2×3 rectangle from r2 c1 to r3 c3.