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LinkedIn Queens Answer #848

Use this checklist to fill in LinkedIn Queens #848 from August 26, 2026. Tick off each coordinate as you place it on the 7×7 grid, then follow the timeline to see why each queen belongs where it does.

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Answer checklist

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.

R1C7PurpleR2C4OrangeR3C6BlueR4C2GreenR5C5GrayR6C1YellowR7C3Red

Timeline of the #848 solve

The timeline counts queens as they are placed, from 1 to 7. Press → to make one deduction at a time and watch the board change, or switch on auto-play to watch it.

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Before you start

13 steps take Queens #848 from an empty board to the answer: 6 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 #848 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. Queen on R1C7 Purple

    1. Notice that the Yellow region only has candidates in row 6. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R6C3, R6C4, R6C5, R6C6 and R6C7.

    2. Every open cell in row 1 is Purple. That line still needs a queen, so it must be the Purple queen, and the rest of the Purple region is out: R2C7, R3C7, R4C7, R5C6, R5C7, R7C4, R7C5, R7C6 and R7C7.

    3. Scan column 7: everything except R1C7 is already blocked, so the Purple region takes its queen there. That rules out 7 more cells across row 1, column 7, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  2. Queen on R3C6 Blue

    1. Look along row 2: the only candidates left are Orange. Since the line needs a queen, Orange cells elsewhere (R3C1) can be crossed out.

    2. Every open cell in row 7 is Red. That line still needs a queen, so it must be the Red queen, and the rest of the Red region is out: R5C1, R5C2 and R5C3.

    3. Row 5 can only be filled by the Gray region. That pins the Gray queen to this line and removes R4C5 and R4C6.

    4. Column 6 still needs a queen and R3C6 is the only candidate, which settles the Blue region as well. That rules out 6 more cells across row 3, column 6, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  3. Queen on R5C5 Gray

    1. Column 5 has exactly one open square left, R5C5, and it belongs to the Gray region. That is where the queen goes. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 1 candidate.

  4. Queen on R2C4 Orange

    1. Scan column 4: everything except R2C4 is already blocked, so the Orange region takes its queen there. After the usual cleanup (row 2, column 4, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 3 cells disappear.

  5. Queen on R7C3 Red

    1. Check the Red region against its neighbours. R7C1 and R7C2 would block all of Yellow, so remove both.

    2. The Red region has nowhere else to go: R7C3 is its last legal square. 2 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  6. Queen on R6C1 Yellow

    1. Every other cell of the Yellow region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R6C1 for its queen. That rules out 1 more cell across row 6, column 1, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  7. Queen on R4C2 Green

    1. The Green region is the only color still waiting, and R4C2 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

All 7 boxes ticked: R1C7, R2C4, R3C6, R4C2, R5C5, R6C1 and R7C3.

Final board

Yellow is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R6C1); Purple is the largest with 19 cells, and its queen sits on R1C7.

  • Yellow2 cellsR6C1
  • Blue5 cellsR3C6
  • Green5 cellsR4C2
  • Gray5 cellsR5C5
  • Orange6 cellsR2C4
  • Red7 cellsR7C3
  • Purple19 cellsR1C7

FAQ

How many queens does #848 need?
7, one for each row, column and color.
What are the coordinates for #848?
R1C7, R2C4, R3C6, R4C2, R5C5, R6C1 and R7C3.
Where is the first breakthrough?
The Yellow region is stuck inside row 6, which clears the rest of that line before any queen is placed.

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

  • Process of Elimination

    If a color region has only one available cell after considering all conflicts, place the queen there with confidence.

  • 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.