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Patches 88 LinkedIn Answer

Final board and checked analysis for Patches #88 on June 13, 2026.

June 13, 2026

This archived answer keeps Patches #88 separate from the current puzzle. Use the hints first, then reveal the saved final board when you are ready.

LinkedIn Patches #88 for June 13, 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 88 LinkedIn Answer Today Clues

Patches #88 starts with the original grid. The completed final board stays hidden until you click the reveal button.

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Patches 88 LinkedIn Answer Today Spoiler-Safe Hints

Start with the 9-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 88 LinkedIn Answer Today Summary

Board size: 8×8
Total regions: 10
Fixed cells: 10
Main anchor: r3 c3, square marker (upper half, left side)
Largest region: Region 2, 5×5 square block
Key trap: Do not treat the 4-cell clue at r3 c1 as spare filler after the larger clue is placed.

Region Reference

Role	Anchor	Plain location	Region	Solved shape	Cells
Main anchor	r3 c3 square marker	upper half, left side	Region 2	5×5 square block	r1 c3 to r5 c7
Shape check	r1 c1 square marker	top edge, left edge	Region 1	2×2 square block	r1 c1 to r2 c2
Early trap	r3 c1 4-cell marker	upper half, left edge	Region 4	2×2 square block	r3 c1 to r4 c2
Extra check	r1 c8 2-cell marker	top edge, right edge	Region 3	2-cell vertical strip	r1 c8 to r2 c8
Extra check	r4 c8 3-cell marker	upper half, right edge	Region 5	3-cell vertical strip	r3 c8 to r5 c8

Patches #88 Full Analysis

First read: Patches #88 starts with 10 clue cells on an 8×8 board. Begin with the fixed clues at r1 c1, r1 c8, 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 square clue at r3 c3, 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 2, which should form the 5×5 square block from r1 c3 to r5 c7.