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Past puzzleNovember 11, 2026Three levels

Pips hints: November 11, 2026

Revisit the Pips puzzle from November 11, 2026 (2026-11-11) with hints and answers for every level.

November 11, 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 × 4

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A4Sum > 4
A3All equal
A7No rule
A2Sum = 10
A2Sum = 10
A3All equal
A6Sum > 0
A5Sum > 1
A1All equal
A1All equal
Area 1: All equalArea 2: Sum = 10Area 3: All equalArea 4: Sum > 4Area 5: Sum > 1Area 6: Sum > 0Area 7: No rule

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

Where to look

Area 4 has 1 cell: Sum > 4. Look at row 1, column 2.

A local clue for Area 2

The two cells in Area 2 must total 10. Using values from 0 to 6, the possible pairs are 4 + 6; 5 + 5.

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

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Piece 4 (6 | 5), vertical: row 1, column 2 has 6, paired with row 2, column 2 containing 5.

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Easy board

3 × 4

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A46Sum > 4
A32All equal
A70No rule
A25Sum = 10
A25Sum = 10
A32All equal
A65Sum > 0
A53Sum > 1
A11All equal
A11All equal
Area 1: All equalArea 2: Sum = 10Area 3: All equalArea 4: Sum > 4Area 5: Sum > 1Area 6: Sum > 0Area 7: 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 (5 | 1): vertical; row 2, column 4 = 5, paired with row 3, column 4 = 1.
  2. Piece 2 (2 | 0): horizontal; row 1, column 3 = 2, paired with row 1, column 4 = 0.
  3. Piece 3 (5 | 3): vertical; row 2, column 1 = 5, paired with row 3, column 1 = 3.
  4. Piece 4 (6 | 5): vertical; row 1, column 2 = 6, paired with row 2, column 2 = 5.
  5. Piece 5 (2 | 1): vertical; row 2, column 3 = 2, paired with row 3, column 3 = 1.
Why these area rules are satisfied
  1. Area 1: All equal. 1 = 1: all cells have the same value.
  2. Area 2: Sum = 10. 5 + 5 = 10; target 10.
  3. Area 3: All equal. 2 = 2: all cells have the same value.
  4. Area 4: Sum > 4. 6 = 6 > 4.
  5. Area 5: Sum > 1. 3 = 3 > 1.
  6. Area 6: Sum > 0. 5 = 5 > 0.
  7. Area 7: No rule. This area has no additional rule.

Medium · 7 pieces

Medium board

3 × 6

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A1Sum < 2
A1Sum < 2
A6No rule
A2Sum < 8
A3Sum = 10
A3Sum = 10
A4All different
A5All equal
A2Sum < 8
A2Sum < 8
A4All different
A4All different
A5All equal
A5All equal
Area 1: Sum < 2Area 2: Sum < 8Area 3: Sum = 10Area 4: All differentArea 5: All equalArea 6: No rule

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

Where to look

Area 1 has 2 cells: Sum < 2. Look at row 1, column 1; row 1, column 2.

A local clue for Area 3

The two cells in Area 3 must total 10. Using values from 0 to 6, the possible pairs are 4 + 6; 5 + 5.

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

Show one placement from the recorded answer

Piece 4 (0 | 3), vertical: row 1, column 1 has 0, paired with row 2, column 1 containing 3.

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Medium board

3 × 6

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A10Sum < 2
A11Sum < 2
A62No rule
A23Sum < 8
A34Sum = 10
A36Sum = 10
A44All different
A56All equal
A21Sum < 8
A23Sum < 8
A43All different
A42All different
A56All equal
A56All equal
Area 1: Sum < 2Area 2: Sum < 8Area 3: Sum = 10Area 4: All differentArea 5: All equalArea 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 (2 | 6): vertical; row 1, column 3 = 2, paired with row 2, column 3 = 6.
  2. Piece 2 (3 | 1): horizontal; row 3, column 2 = 3, paired with row 3, column 1 = 1.
  3. Piece 3 (6 | 6): horizontal; row 3, column 5 = 6, paired with row 3, column 6 = 6.
  4. Piece 4 (0 | 3): vertical; row 1, column 1 = 0, paired with row 2, column 1 = 3.
  5. Piece 5 (3 | 2): horizontal; row 3, column 3 = 3, paired with row 3, column 4 = 2.
  6. Piece 6 (4 | 1): vertical; row 2, column 2 = 4, paired with row 1, column 2 = 1.
  7. Piece 7 (6 | 4): horizontal; row 2, column 5 = 6, paired with row 2, column 4 = 4.
Why these area rules are satisfied
  1. Area 1: Sum < 2. 0 + 1 = 1 < 2.
  2. Area 2: Sum < 8. 3 + 1 + 3 = 7 < 8.
  3. Area 3: Sum = 10. 4 + 6 = 10; target 10.
  4. Area 4: All different. 4, 3, 2: every value is different.
  5. Area 5: All equal. 6 = 6 = 6: all cells have the same value.
  6. Area 6: No rule. This area has no additional rule.

Hard · 15 pieces

Hard board

6 × 6

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A1Sum = 5
A2Sum = 3
A3Sum = 0
A4Sum = 2
A5Sum = 3
A6All equal
A1Sum = 5
A7Sum = 6
A8Sum = 2
A9Sum > 4
A10Sum = 1
A6All equal
A11All equal
A12Sum = 4
A13Sum = 6
A14Sum = 2
A11All equal
A15Sum < 4
A16Sum > 4
A17All equal
A11All equal
A11All equal
A18Sum > 4
A17All equal
A19Sum = 4
A19Sum = 4
A19Sum = 4
A19Sum = 4
A17All equal
A17All equal
Area 1: Sum = 5Area 2: Sum = 3Area 3: Sum = 0Area 4: Sum = 2Area 5: Sum = 3Area 6: All equalArea 7: Sum = 6Area 8: Sum = 2Area 9: Sum > 4Area 10: Sum = 1Area 11: All equalArea 12: Sum = 4Area 13: Sum = 6Area 14: Sum = 2Area 15: Sum < 4Area 16: Sum > 4Area 17: All equalArea 18: Sum > 4Area 19: Sum = 4

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

Where to look

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

A local clue for Area 1

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

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

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

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Hard board

6 × 6

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A13Sum = 5
A23Sum = 3
A30Sum = 0
A42Sum = 2
A53Sum = 3
A64All equal
A12Sum = 5
A76Sum = 6
A82Sum = 2
A95Sum > 4
A101Sum = 1
A64All equal
A112All equal
A124Sum = 4
A136Sum = 6
A142Sum = 2
A112All equal
A153Sum < 4
A165Sum > 4
A174All equal
A112All equal
A112All equal
A185Sum > 4
A174All equal
A191Sum = 4
A191Sum = 4
A191Sum = 4
A191Sum = 4
A174All equal
A174All equal
Area 1: Sum = 5Area 2: Sum = 3Area 3: Sum = 0Area 4: Sum = 2Area 5: Sum = 3Area 6: All equalArea 7: Sum = 6Area 8: Sum = 2Area 9: Sum > 4Area 10: Sum = 1Area 11: All equalArea 12: Sum = 4Area 13: Sum = 6Area 14: Sum = 2Area 15: Sum < 4Area 16: Sum > 4Area 17: All equalArea 18: Sum > 4Area 19: Sum = 4

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 (4 | 5): horizontal; row 4, column 6 = 4, paired with row 4, column 5 = 5.
  2. Piece 2 (3 | 3): horizontal; row 1, column 1 = 3, paired with row 1, column 2 = 3.
  3. Piece 3 (4 | 2): vertical; row 2, column 6 = 4, paired with row 3, column 6 = 2.
  4. Piece 4 (1 | 5): horizontal; row 2, column 5 = 1, paired with row 2, column 4 = 5.
  5. Piece 5 (1 | 1): horizontal; row 6, column 2 = 1, paired with row 6, column 3 = 1.
  6. Piece 6 (2 | 0): horizontal; row 1, column 4 = 2, paired with row 1, column 3 = 0.
  7. Piece 7 (1 | 4): horizontal; row 6, column 4 = 1, paired with row 6, column 5 = 4.
  8. Piece 8 (3 | 2): horizontal; row 4, column 2 = 3, paired with row 4, column 1 = 2.
  9. Piece 9 (2 | 6): horizontal; row 2, column 3 = 2, paired with row 2, column 2 = 6.
  10. Piece 10 (4 | 4): vertical; row 5, column 6 = 4, paired with row 6, column 6 = 4.
  11. Piece 11 (1 | 2): vertical; row 6, column 1 = 1, paired with row 5, column 1 = 2.
  12. Piece 12 (2 | 2): vertical; row 2, column 1 = 2, paired with row 3, column 1 = 2.
  13. Piece 13 (2 | 5): horizontal; row 5, column 2 = 2, paired with row 5, column 3 = 5.
  14. Piece 14 (4 | 3): horizontal; row 1, column 6 = 4, paired with row 1, column 5 = 3.
  15. Piece 15 (6 | 4): horizontal; row 3, column 5 = 6, paired with row 3, column 4 = 4.
Why these area rules are satisfied
  1. Area 1: Sum = 5. 3 + 2 = 5; target 5.
  2. Area 2: Sum = 3. 3 = 3; target 3.
  3. Area 3: Sum = 0. 0 = 0; target 0.
  4. Area 4: Sum = 2. 2 = 2; target 2.
  5. Area 5: Sum = 3. 3 = 3; target 3.
  6. Area 6: All equal. 4 = 4: all cells have the same value.
  7. Area 7: Sum = 6. 6 = 6; target 6.
  8. Area 8: Sum = 2. 2 = 2; target 2.
  9. Area 9: Sum > 4. 5 = 5 > 4.
  10. Area 10: Sum = 1. 1 = 1; target 1.
  11. Area 11: All equal. 2 = 2 = 2 = 2: all cells have the same value.
  12. Area 12: Sum = 4. 4 = 4; target 4.
  13. Area 13: Sum = 6. 6 = 6; target 6.
  14. Area 14: Sum = 2. 2 = 2; target 2.
  15. Area 15: Sum < 4. 3 = 3 < 4.
  16. Area 16: Sum > 4. 5 = 5 > 4.
  17. Area 17: All equal. 4 = 4 = 4 = 4: all cells have the same value.
  18. Area 18: Sum > 4. 5 = 5 > 4.
  19. Area 19: Sum = 4. 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4; target 4.

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