LinkedIn Queens Answer #742
Below is the full answer to LinkedIn Queens #742 (May 12, 2026) followed by a checklist of the deductions, so you can verify your own 7×7 board one check at a time.
Queens #742 placements
Rows are counted from the top and columns from the left, so R1C1 is the top-left square. Small numbers show the order the queens are found.
Checks to run, in order
Run these checks top to bottom. Each one removes options or locks in a queen. Press → to make one deduction at a time and watch the board change, or switch on auto-play to watch it.
Before you start
9 steps take Queens #742 from an empty board to the answer: 2 rule cells out and 7 place a queen.
Each press of Next makes one deduction and redraws the board.
- This step's queen
- Ruled out now
- Ruled out earlier
- What the step looks at
Queens #742 solution, step by step
Pick any step to see it on the board.
1. Queen on R1C4 Green
Free queen: the Green region covers only R1C4, which makes the placement automatic. 14 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.
2. Queen on R6C7 Yellow
The Yellow region is just one cell wide and one cell tall. Put the queen on R6C7. That rules out 12 more cells across row 6, column 7, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
3. Queen on R3C6 Gray
All remaining cells of the Red region lie in row 2. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R2C6.
The Orange region is boxed into row 4. That row belongs to it, so cross out R4C3, R4C5 and R4C6.
Column 6 still needs a queen and R3C6 is the only candidate, which settles the Gray region as well. That rules out 7 more cells across row 3, column 6, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
4. Queen on R7C5 Blue
Row 7 has exactly one open square left, R7C5, and it belongs to the Blue region. That is where the queen goes. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 1 candidate.
5. Queen on R5C3 Purple
Scan column 3: everything except R5C3 is already blocked, so the Purple region takes its queen there. After the usual cleanup (row 5, column 3, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 3 cells disappear.
6. Queen on R4C1 Orange
Only R4C1 is still free inside the Orange region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 4, column 1, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 1 cell disappears.
7. Queen on R2C2 Red
The Red region is the only color still waiting, and R2C2 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.
Checklist complete: R1C4, R2C2, R3C6, R4C1, R5C3, R6C7 and R7C5.
Board after the last check
Green is the smallest region with 1 cell (queen on R1C4); Gray is the largest with 24 cells, and its queen sits on R3C6.
- Green1 cellR1C4
- Yellow1 cellR6C7
- Red2 cellsR2C2
- Orange2 cellsR4C1
- Blue8 cellsR7C5
- Purple11 cellsR5C3
- Gray24 cellsR3C6
FAQ
- What is the Queens answer for #742?
- R1C4, R2C2, R3C6, R4C1, R5C3, R6C7 and R7C5.
- Which check comes first?
- The one-square Green region hands you a free queen on R1C4.
- How long does #742 take?
- Most players finish in three to six minutes. It rates medium.
Game Rules
Master these rules to solve any Queens puzzle
One Queen Per Color
Each colored region must contain exactly one queen.
No Attacks
Queens cannot attack each other horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
No Adjacent Queens
Queens cannot touch each other, even diagonally.
Solving Strategies
Pro tips to solve puzzles faster
Work Row by Row
Focus on completing one row at a time. This systematic approach reduces mistakes and makes the puzzle more manageable.
Look for Isolated Regions
Regions that are separated from others often have unique solutions. Identify them early to gain an advantage.
Start with Corners
Look at corner regions first. They often have limited placement options, making them easier to solve and providing a good starting point.
Mark Conflicts
Use X marks to indicate where queens cannot be placed due to row, column, or diagonal conflicts. This visual aid helps narrow down options.