LinkedIn Queens Answer #777
Puzzle #777 of LinkedIn Queens (June 16, 2026) splits its 7×7 grid into 7 colors of very different sizes. This page starts with a region report, since region shapes drive every deduction, and then gives the full answer.
Answer by region
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.
Region report for Queens #777
Red is the smallest region with 1 cell (queen on R5C2); Purple is the largest with 15 cells, and its queen sits on R1C6.
- Red1 cellR5C2
- Blue2 cellsR3C7
- Yellow2 cellsR6C4
- Orange3 cellsR2C3
- Gray12 cellsR4C5
- Green14 cellsR7C1
- Purple15 cellsR1C6
Deduction log
Every entry in the log names the region it works on. 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 #777 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 #777 solution, step by step
Pick any step to see it on the board.
1. Queen on R5C2 Red
The Red region is a single square, so its queen has to sit on R5C2. After the usual cleanup (row 5, column 2, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 16 cells disappear.
2. Queen on R3C7 Blue
The Orange region is boxed into row 2. That row belongs to it, so cross out R2C4, R2C5, R2C6 and R2C7.
Every other cell of the Blue region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R3C7 for its queen. That rules out 10 more cells across row 3, column 7, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
3. Queen on R6C4 Yellow
All remaining cells of the Green region lie in row 7. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R7C4, R7C5 and R7C6.
Only R6C4 is still free inside the Yellow region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 6, column 4, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 5 cells disappear.
4. Queen on R7C1 Green
The Green region has nowhere else to go: R7C1 is its last legal square. 2 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.
5. Queen on R2C3 Orange
Every other cell of the Orange region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R2C3 for its queen. That rules out 1 more cell across row 2, column 3, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
6. Queen on R4C5 Gray
The Gray region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R4C5. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 1 candidate.
7. Queen on R1C6 Purple
Last one: the Purple region gets its queen on R1C6, the one square nothing else attacks.
Region by region, the answer to #777 is R1C6, R2C3, R3C7, R4C5, R5C2, R6C4 and R7C1.
FAQ
- Which region is the biggest in #777?
- Purple is the largest with 15 cells, and its queen sits on R1C6.
- What is the Queens #777 solution?
- R1C6, R2C3, R3C7, R4C5, R5C2, R6C4 and R7C1.
- Are any regions straight lines?
- Orange, Blue and Yellow are straight strips along a single row or column.
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
Check Diagonals Carefully
Diagonal attacks are easy to miss. Always check all 8 surrounding cells when placing a queen to ensure no conflicts.
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.