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LinkedIn Patches Answer Today – #196, Sep 29, 2026

#196 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (PT)
Clue: 10, wide 10 Clue: 15, any shape 15 Clue: 10, any shape 10 Clue: 14, wide 14

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  1. Patch 1: R1C1–R2C5 (10 cells)
  2. Patch 2: R3C1–R5C5 (15 cells)
  3. Patch 3: R1C6–R5C7 (10 cells)
  4. Patch 4: R6C1–R7C7 (14 cells)

How to play LinkedIn Patches

Patches is a grid-dividing puzzle. The grid must be split into rectangular patches so that every square belongs to exactly one patch and every patch contains exactly one clue.

A number on a clue tells you how many squares that patch covers. The clue's shape tells you what kind of rectangle it must be: a square, a wide rectangle, a tall rectangle, or any rectangle when no shape is shown.

Begin with clues that have a large number or a strict shape near the edge of the grid; they usually fit in only one or two positions. Each patch you lock in removes options for its neighbors.

LinkedIn Patches FAQ

When does the new LinkedIn Patches puzzle come out?

A new Patches puzzle is released every day at midnight Pacific Time (PT), and its number goes up by one each day. This page switches to the new puzzle shortly after it goes live.

Is there only one solution to each Patches puzzle?

Yes. Every Patches answer on this site is computed by our own solver from the day's grid, and it is only published after the solver confirms exactly one valid solution exists.

What do the shapes on Patches clues mean?

The shape tells you what kind of rectangle the patch must be: a square, a wide rectangle, a tall rectangle, or any rectangle when no shape is shown.

What if a Patches clue has no number?

A clue without a number can cover any number of squares, as long as the patch keeps its shape and contains no other clue.

Where can I find older Patches answers?

Every past Patches puzzle keeps a permanent page under its number. The Patches archive lists all of them, newest first and grouped by month.

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