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Parted Square - Solution

Puzzles -> Measuring Puzzles

Parted SquareThe Puzzle: You have six squares (divided into 6x6 smaller squares).

Each has a different pattern of holes.

Which three of them can form an opaque (non-transparent) square when stacked on top of each other?

Squares can be rotated and/or overturned.





Author: Peter Grabarchuk
This Puzzle © 2007 Peter Grabarchuk. All Rights Reserved.
More from Peter Grabarchuk at PeterPuzzle.com


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Author: Peter Grabarchuk
This Puzzle © 2007 Peter Grabarchuk. All Rights Reserved.


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