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LinkedIn Patches answer · #82

LinkedIn Patches answer
Jun 7, 2026

Sunday, June 7, 2026 — the day this LinkedIn patch went live as that day's daily board.

Stuck on Patches #82? Below is the full colored board, the deductions that get you there, and the lessons you can carry to tomorrow's grid.

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Patches #82 solution

Patches #82 answer board

LinkedIn Patches #82 solved board (Jun 7, 2026)
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Patches #82 · Step-by-step deduction

How the LinkedIn Patches answer for Jun 7, 2026 is forced

Each step closes one rectangle. The order matters: every placement narrows what the next clue can be.

  1. 01
    Corner anchor (Purple 4)

    The most logical starting point is the Purple 4 in the bottom-left. A region of area 4 can be a 1x4, 4x1, or 2x2 rectangle. Given its proximity to the grid's corner, both the 1x4 and 4x1 orientations are impossible as they would extend off the board. This forces it to be a 2x2 square, immediately defining the bottom-left corner of the puzzle.

  2. 02
    Prime squeeze (Purple 3)

    With the 2x2 square in place, look at the Purple 3 clue directly above it. As 3 is a prime number, its region must be a 1x3 or 3x1 rectangle. The newly placed Purple 4 region forms a wall below it, making a 3x1 horizontal shape impossible. Therefore, it must be a 1x3 vertical strip.

  3. 03
    Top-Edge takedown (Orange 2)

    Now, let's jump to the top of the grid. The Orange 2 clue must be a 1x2 or 2x1 rectangle. The Teal 3 clue sits directly in the cell below it, physically blocking a 2x1 vertical orientation. This forces the Orange 2 into a 1x2 horizontal shape.

  4. 04
    Forced cascade

    These initial, certain placements create a cascade of solutions: The Teal 3 clue, now boxed in by the Orange 2 and the edge, is forced to become a 1x3 vertical strip.

  5. 05

    The region for the top-left Dark Green solid is now confined by the grid edge and the new Teal 3 wall, leaving only a 2x3 rectangle as a possible fit.

  6. 06

    This pattern continues across the grid. The Teal 6, for example, is now bounded on multiple sides, forcing its 2x3 shape. Each solved piece simplifies the next, leading to the final solution.

What carries to tomorrow

Three takeaways from this LinkedIn Patches answer

  1. 01

    "Prime directive"

    Clues with prime number areas (like the 2s and 3s here) are your most starting points. They have the fewest possible rectangular dimensions (only 1xN), which reduces ambiguity and provides a solid foothold.

  2. 02

    Corner & edge anchoring

    Always scan for clues near the grid's boundaries. The edges act as "free" walls that severely limit a shape's possible orientations. We saw this with the bottom-left Purple 4, which could only be a 2x2 square. Use the edges to anchor your solution.

  3. 03

    Squeeze play

    The core of Patches is understanding how solving one region creates an impassable wall for its neighbors. This often "squeezes" an adjacent clue, leaving it with only one valid configuration. The better you get at spotting these forced moves, the faster you'll solve the puzzle.

FAQ · Patches #82

Common questions about this LinkedIn patch

When was LinkedIn Patches #82 published?

Patches #82 ran on Sunday, June 7, 2026 as part of LinkedIn's daily mini-game lineup. The board is no longer playable on LinkedIn itself, but the original colored grid lives at the source linked below.

How large is the Patches #82 grid?

Patches #82 is a 7×7 board — 49 cells in total — to be carved into several non-overlapping rectangles.

Is the LinkedIn Patches answer on this page verified?

Yes — we replay the puzzle on LinkedIn Games every morning, capture the start and solved boards, and only publish once the colored solution matches LinkedIn's official reveal. If the LinkedIn server changes the daily puzzle mid-day, we reflect the change here within minutes.