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LinkedIn Queens Answer #921

Puzzle #921 of LinkedIn Queens (November 7, 2026) splits its 9×9 grid into 9 colors of very different sizes. This page starts with a region report, since region shapes drive every deduction, and then gives the full answer.

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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.

R1C7BlueR2C5PurpleR3C8GrayR4C3GreenR5C9OrangeR6C2BrownR7C4YellowR8C6RedR9C1Teal

Region report for Queens #921

Blue is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R1C7); Teal is the largest with 18 cells, and its queen sits on R9C1.

  • Blue2 cellsR1C7
  • Orange6 cellsR5C9
  • Green6 cellsR4C3
  • Gray6 cellsR3C8
  • Brown6 cellsR6C2
  • Red6 cellsR8C6
  • Purple14 cellsR2C5
  • Yellow17 cellsR7C4
  • Teal18 cellsR9C1

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.

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Before you start

16 steps take Queens #921 from an empty board to the answer: 7 rule cells out and 9 place a queen.

Each press of Next makes one deduction and redraws the board.

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Queens #921 solution, step by step

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  1. 1. Queen on R9C1 Teal

    1. All remaining cells of the Blue region lie in row 1. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R1C1, R1C2, R1C3, R1C4, R1C5, R1C8 and R1C9.

    2. The Orange region is boxed into column 9. That column belongs to it, so cross out R6C9, R7C9, R8C9 and R9C9.

    3. Look along column 1: the only candidates left are Teal. Since the line needs a queen, Teal cells elsewhere (R2C2, R2C3, R3C2, R5C2, R5C3, R6C3, R6C4, R9C2, R9C3 and R9C4) can be crossed out.

    4. Columns 2 and 3 only have open cells from Green and Brown. Those colors must supply the queens for these lines, so their cells outside them are dropped: R2C4, R3C4, R4C4 and R8C4.

    5. Column 4 can only be filled by the Yellow region. That pins the Yellow queen to this line and removes R5C5, R6C5, R7C5, R7C8, R8C5, R8C7, R8C8, R9C5, R9C6, R9C7 and R9C8.

    6. Row 9 still needs a queen and R9C1 is the only candidate, which settles the Teal region as well. That rules out 8 more cells across row 9, column 1, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  2. 2. Queen on R7C4 Yellow

    1. Every open cell in column 5 is Purple. That line still needs a queen, so it must be the Purple queen, and the rest of the Purple region is out: R3C6, R4C6, R4C7, R5C6, R5C7 and R5C8.

    2. Rows 6 and 8 only have open cells from Brown and Red. Those colors must supply the queens for these lines, so their cells outside them are dropped: R7C2, R7C3, R7C6 and R7C7.

    3. Row 7 still needs a queen and R7C4 is the only candidate, which settles the Yellow region as well. 2 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  3. 3. Queen on R6C2 Brown

    1. The Brown region has nowhere else to go: R6C2 is its last legal square. 4 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  4. 4. Queen on R8C6 Red

    1. Every other cell of the Red region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R8C6 for its queen. That rules out 2 more cells across row 8, column 6, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  5. 5. Queen on R1C7 Blue

    1. The Blue region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R1C7. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 3 candidates.

  6. 6. Queen on R5C9 Orange

    1. Row 5 has exactly one open square left, R5C9, and it belongs to the Orange region. That is where the queen goes. 4 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  7. 7. Queen on R3C8 Gray

    1. The Gray region has nowhere else to go: R3C8 is its last legal square. 2 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  8. 8. Queen on R4C3 Green

    1. Every other cell of the Green region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R4C3 for its queen. That rules out 1 more cell across row 4, column 3, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  9. 9. Queen on R2C5 Purple

    1. The Purple region is the only color still waiting, and R2C5 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

Region by region, the answer to #921 is R1C7, R2C5, R3C8, R4C3, R5C9, R6C2, R7C4, R8C6 and R9C1.

FAQ

Which region is the biggest in #921?
Teal is the largest with 18 cells, and its queen sits on R9C1.
What is the Queens #921 solution?
R1C7, R2C5, R3C8, R4C3, R5C9, R6C2, R7C4, R8C6 and R9C1.
Are any regions straight lines?
Blue is a straight strip 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.