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Past puzzleJune 20, 2026Three levels

Pips hints: June 20, 2026

Revisit the Pips puzzle from June 20, 2026 (2026-06-20) with hints and answers for every level.

June 20, 2026

Pips hints and answers

Use the board and domino inventory as your reference. Each level has separate area clues, an optional placement from the recorded answer, and its complete solution.

Easy · 5 pieces

Easy board

3 × 6

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A1All equal
A1All equal
A2All equal
A2All equal
A3Sum < 5
A1All equal
A4Sum = 6
A4Sum = 6
A5No rule
A6No rule
Area 1: All equalArea 2: All equalArea 3: Sum < 5Area 4: Sum = 6Area 5: No ruleArea 6: No rule

Available dominoes: Piece 1: 0-5; Piece 2: 2-5; Piece 3: 0-3; Piece 4: 2-2; Piece 5: 1-1.

Where to look

Area 3 has 1 cell: Sum < 5. Look at row 2, column 3.

A local clue for Area 4

The two cells in Area 4 must total 6. Using values from 0 to 6, the possible pairs are 0 + 6; 1 + 5; 2 + 4; 3 + 3.

Other areas and the available dominoes may rule out some of these pairs.

Show one placement from the recorded answer

Piece 3 (0 | 3), horizontal: row 2, column 2 has 0, paired with row 2, column 3 containing 3.

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Easy board

3 × 6

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A12All equal
A12All equal
A20All equal
A20All equal
A33Sum < 5
A12All equal
A45Sum = 6
A41Sum = 6
A55No rule
A61No rule
Area 1: All equalArea 2: All equalArea 3: Sum < 5Area 4: Sum = 6Area 5: No ruleArea 6: No rule

Each outlined pair is one piece. Piece numbers identify the same domino in the list below, including when two pieces have the same values.

  1. Piece 1 (0 | 5): vertical; row 2, column 1 = 0, paired with row 3, column 1 = 5.
  2. Piece 2 (2 | 5): horizontal; row 2, column 4 = 2, paired with row 2, column 5 = 5.
  3. Piece 3 (0 | 3): horizontal; row 2, column 2 = 0, paired with row 2, column 3 = 3.
  4. Piece 4 (2 | 2): horizontal; row 1, column 3 = 2, paired with row 1, column 4 = 2.
  5. Piece 5 (1 | 1): vertical; row 2, column 6 = 1, paired with row 3, column 6 = 1.
Why these area rules are satisfied
  1. Area 1: All equal. 2 = 2 = 2: all cells have the same value.
  2. Area 2: All equal. 0 = 0: all cells have the same value.
  3. Area 3: Sum < 5. 3 = 3 < 5.
  4. Area 4: Sum = 6. 5 + 1 = 6; target 6.
  5. Area 5: No rule. This area has no additional rule.
  6. Area 6: No rule. This area has no additional rule.

Medium · 7 pieces

Medium board

4 × 4

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A1All equal
A1All equal
A2No rule
A3Sum = 3
A4Sum > 3
A1All equal
A5All equal
A6Sum > 3
A7Sum > 2
A5All equal
A5All equal
A7Sum > 2
A8All equal
A8All equal
Area 1: All equalArea 2: No ruleArea 3: Sum = 3Area 4: Sum > 3Area 5: All equalArea 6: Sum > 3Area 7: Sum > 2Area 8: All equal

Available dominoes: Piece 1: 3-3; Piece 2: 4-1; Piece 3: 0-6; Piece 4: 3-5; Piece 5: 1-0; Piece 6: 2-3; Piece 7: 6-1.

Where to look

Area 3 has 1 cell: Sum = 3. Look at row 1, column 4.

Show one placement from the recorded answer

Piece 6 (2 | 3), horizontal: row 1, column 3 has 2, paired with row 1, column 4 containing 3.

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Medium board

4 × 4

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A13All equal
A13All equal
A22No rule
A33Sum = 3
A45Sum > 3
A13All equal
A51All equal
A66Sum > 3
A74Sum > 2
A51All equal
A51All equal
A76Sum > 2
A80All equal
A80All equal
Area 1: All equalArea 2: No ruleArea 3: Sum = 3Area 4: Sum > 3Area 5: All equalArea 6: Sum > 3Area 7: Sum > 2Area 8: All equal

Each outlined pair is one piece. Piece numbers identify the same domino in the list below, including when two pieces have the same values.

  1. Piece 1 (3 | 3): vertical; row 1, column 2 = 3, paired with row 2, column 2 = 3.
  2. Piece 2 (4 | 1): horizontal; row 3, column 2 = 4, paired with row 3, column 3 = 1.
  3. Piece 3 (0 | 6): horizontal; row 4, column 3 = 0, paired with row 4, column 2 = 6.
  4. Piece 4 (3 | 5): vertical; row 1, column 1 = 3, paired with row 2, column 1 = 5.
  5. Piece 5 (1 | 0): vertical; row 3, column 4 = 1, paired with row 4, column 4 = 0.
  6. Piece 6 (2 | 3): horizontal; row 1, column 3 = 2, paired with row 1, column 4 = 3.
  7. Piece 7 (6 | 1): horizontal; row 2, column 4 = 6, paired with row 2, column 3 = 1.
Why these area rules are satisfied
  1. Area 1: All equal. 3 = 3 = 3: all cells have the same value.
  2. Area 2: No rule. This area has no additional rule.
  3. Area 3: Sum = 3. 3 = 3; target 3.
  4. Area 4: Sum > 3. 5 = 5 > 3.
  5. Area 5: All equal. 1 = 1 = 1: all cells have the same value.
  6. Area 6: Sum > 3. 6 = 6 > 3.
  7. Area 7: Sum > 2. 4 + 6 = 10 > 2.
  8. Area 8: All equal. 0 = 0: all cells have the same value.

Hard · 15 pieces

Hard board

10 × 8

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A1All equal
A1All equal
A2Sum < 3
A3Sum = 1
A4Sum > 3
A3Sum = 1
A5Sum = 11
A5Sum = 11
A6Sum = 7
A6Sum = 7
A7Sum = 1
A8Sum = 5
A7Sum = 1
A8Sum = 5
A9Sum < 3
A10Sum < 3
A11Sum = 10
A11Sum = 10
A12Sum > 4
A13All equal
A14Sum > 2
A15Sum < 2
A16Sum > 10
A13All equal
A16Sum > 10
A17Sum = 1
A13All equal
A18Sum > 9
A18Sum > 9
A19No rule
Area 1: All equalArea 2: Sum < 3Area 3: Sum = 1Area 4: Sum > 3Area 5: Sum = 11Area 6: Sum = 7Area 7: Sum = 1Area 8: Sum = 5Area 9: Sum < 3Area 10: Sum < 3Area 11: Sum = 10Area 12: Sum > 4Area 13: All equalArea 14: Sum > 2Area 15: Sum < 2Area 16: Sum > 10Area 17: Sum = 1Area 18: Sum > 9Area 19: No rule

Available dominoes: Piece 1: 3-2; Piece 2: 0-6; Piece 3: 5-2; Piece 4: 0-3; Piece 5: 6-1; Piece 6: 4-5; Piece 7: 3-1; Piece 8: 4-6; Piece 9: 3-3; Piece 10: 4-0; Piece 11: 2-6; Piece 12: 1-4; Piece 13: 6-6; Piece 14: 2-1; Piece 15: 3-6.

Where to look

Area 2 has 1 cell: Sum < 3. Look at row 1, column 3.

A local clue for Area 3

The two cells in Area 3 must total 1. Using values from 0 to 6, the possible pairs are 0 + 1.

Other areas and the available dominoes may rule out some of these pairs.

Show one placement from the recorded answer

Piece 1 (3 | 2), horizontal: row 1, column 2 has 3, paired with row 1, column 3 containing 2.

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Hard board

10 × 8

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A13All equal
A13All equal
A22Sum < 3
A31Sum = 1
A44Sum > 3
A30Sum = 1
A56Sum = 11
A55Sum = 11
A62Sum = 7
A65Sum = 7
A70Sum = 1
A84Sum = 5
A71Sum = 1
A81Sum = 5
A92Sum < 3
A102Sum < 3
A116Sum = 10
A114Sum = 10
A126Sum > 4
A133All equal
A143Sum > 2
A150Sum < 2
A166Sum > 10
A133All equal
A166Sum > 10
A171Sum = 1
A133All equal
A184Sum > 9
A186Sum > 9
A196No rule
Area 1: All equalArea 2: Sum < 3Area 3: Sum = 1Area 4: Sum > 3Area 5: Sum = 11Area 6: Sum = 7Area 7: Sum = 1Area 8: Sum = 5Area 9: Sum < 3Area 10: Sum < 3Area 11: Sum = 10Area 12: Sum > 4Area 13: All equalArea 14: Sum > 2Area 15: Sum < 2Area 16: Sum > 10Area 17: Sum = 1Area 18: Sum > 9Area 19: No rule

Each outlined pair is one piece. Piece numbers identify the same domino in the list below, including when two pieces have the same values.

  1. Piece 1 (3 | 2): horizontal; row 1, column 2 = 3, paired with row 1, column 3 = 2.
  2. Piece 2 (0 | 6): horizontal; row 3, column 1 = 0, paired with row 3, column 2 = 6.
  3. Piece 3 (5 | 2): horizontal; row 3, column 6 = 5, paired with row 3, column 5 = 2.
  4. Piece 4 (0 | 3): horizontal; row 8, column 4 = 0, paired with row 8, column 3 = 3.
  5. Piece 5 (6 | 1): horizontal; row 9, column 6 = 6, paired with row 9, column 7 = 1.
  6. Piece 6 (4 | 5): vertical; row 4, column 3 = 4, paired with row 3, column 3 = 5.
  7. Piece 7 (3 | 1): vertical; row 1, column 1 = 3, paired with row 2, column 1 = 1.
  8. Piece 8 (4 | 6): horizontal; row 10, column 3 = 4, paired with row 10, column 4 = 6.
  9. Piece 9 (3 | 3): vertical; row 7, column 8 = 3, paired with row 8, column 8 = 3.
  10. Piece 10 (4 | 0): vertical; row 2, column 8 = 4, paired with row 3, column 8 = 0.
  11. Piece 11 (2 | 6): horizontal; row 6, column 1 = 2, paired with row 6, column 2 = 6.
  12. Piece 12 (1 | 4): vertical; row 5, column 3 = 1, paired with row 6, column 3 = 4.
  13. Piece 13 (6 | 6): vertical; row 7, column 6 = 6, paired with row 8, column 6 = 6.
  14. Piece 14 (2 | 1): vertical; row 5, column 8 = 2, paired with row 4, column 8 = 1.
  15. Piece 15 (3 | 6): vertical; row 9, column 8 = 3, paired with row 10, column 8 = 6.
Why these area rules are satisfied
  1. Area 1: All equal. 3 = 3: all cells have the same value.
  2. Area 2: Sum < 3. 2 = 2 < 3.
  3. Area 3: Sum = 1. 1 + 0 = 1; target 1.
  4. Area 4: Sum > 3. 4 = 4 > 3.
  5. Area 5: Sum = 11. 6 + 5 = 11; target 11.
  6. Area 6: Sum = 7. 2 + 5 = 7; target 7.
  7. Area 7: Sum = 1. 0 + 1 = 1; target 1.
  8. Area 8: Sum = 5. 4 + 1 = 5; target 5.
  9. Area 9: Sum < 3. 2 = 2 < 3.
  10. Area 10: Sum < 3. 2 = 2 < 3.
  11. Area 11: Sum = 10. 6 + 4 = 10; target 10.
  12. Area 12: Sum > 4. 6 = 6 > 4.
  13. Area 13: All equal. 3 = 3 = 3: all cells have the same value.
  14. Area 14: Sum > 2. 3 = 3 > 2.
  15. Area 15: Sum < 2. 0 = 0 < 2.
  16. Area 16: Sum > 10. 6 + 6 = 12 > 10.
  17. Area 17: Sum = 1. 1 = 1; target 1.
  18. Area 18: Sum > 9. 4 + 6 = 10 > 9.
  19. Area 19: No rule. This area has no additional rule.

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