LinkedIn Tango #663

LinkedIn Tango #663 is the LinkedIn Tango daily for August 1, 2026. Tango is LinkedIn's balance puzzle: fill a 6×6 grid so every row and column has 3 suns and 3 moons, never three identical symbols in a line, and all = and × signs between neighbors are satisfied. This page includes the live board, a solved-board view, and a step-by-step Solution walkthrough. Difficulty: Hard. Estimated solve time: 6–10 min.

18 suns and 18 moons across the 6×6 grid.

This 6×6 board has 8 starting clues and 4 adjacency signs (3 equal, 1 opposite).

1. Cell 1Opening readR1C3

   Reasoning

   Moon is ruled out: Two moons sit to the right — this cell cannot be moon.

   Solving note

   Opening read: Sun at R1C3 because only one symbol still valid. Start from givens and adjacent signs.

2. Cell 2Sign scanR2C5

   Reasoning

   Two moons sandwich this cell — it must be Sun to avoid three moons in a row.

   Solving note

   Sign scan: Sun at R2C5 because two matching symbols sandwich this cell. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

3. Cell 3Row checkR1C1

   Reasoning

   Row 1, column 1 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

   Solving note

   Row check: Sun at R1C1 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

4. Cell 4Column checkR1C2

   Reasoning

   Row 1, column 2 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

   Solving note

   Column check: Moon at R1C2 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

5. Cell 5Chain linkR2C1

   Reasoning

   Row 2, column 1 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

   Solving note

   Chain link: Moon at R2C1 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

6. Cell 6Balance pinR2C2

   Reasoning

   Row 2, column 2 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

   Solving note

   Balance pin: Sun at R2C2 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

7. Cell 7Trap avoidR2C3

   Reasoning

   Row 2, column 3 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

   Solving note

   Trap avoid: Sun at R2C3 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

8. Cell 8Mid-boardR3C1

   Reasoning

   Row 3, column 1 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

   Solving note

   Mid-board: Sun at R3C1 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

9. Cell 9Line closeR3C2

   Reasoning

   Row 3, column 2 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

   Solving note

   Line close: Moon at R3C2 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

10. Cell 10Pair testR3C3

    Reasoning

    Row 3, column 3 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Pair test: Moon at R3C3 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

11. Cell 11Count verifyR4C1

    Reasoning

    Row 4, column 1 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Count verify: Moon at R4C1 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

12. Cell 12PropagationR4C2

    Reasoning

    Row 4, column 2 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Propagation: Moon at R4C2 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

13. Cell 13EliminationR4C3

    Reasoning

    Row 4, column 3 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Elimination: Sun at R4C3 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

14. Cell 14Forced cellR4C4

    Reasoning

    Row 4, column 4 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Forced cell: Moon at R4C4 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

15. Cell 15Second passR4C5

    Reasoning

    Row 4, column 5 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Second pass: Sun at R4C5 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

16. Cell 16Late balanceR4C6

    Reasoning

    Row 4, column 6 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Late balance: Sun at R4C6 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

17. Cell 17Sign echoR5C1

    Reasoning

    Row 5, column 1 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Sign echo: Moon at R5C1 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

18. Cell 18Triple guardR5C2

    Reasoning

    Row 5, column 2 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Triple guard: Sun at R5C2 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

19. Cell 19Row finishR5C3

    Reasoning

    Row 5, column 3 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Row finish: Moon at R5C3 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

20. Cell 20Column finishR5C4

    Reasoning

    Row 5, column 4 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Column finish: Sun at R5C4 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

21. Cell 21Corner cellR5C5

    Reasoning

    Row 5, column 5 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Corner cell: Sun at R5C5 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

22. Cell 22Edge cellR5C6

    Reasoning

    Row 5, column 6 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Edge cell: Moon at R5C6 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

23. Cell 23Interior pinR6C1

    Reasoning

    Row 6, column 1 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Interior pin: Sun at R6C1 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

24. Cell 24VerifierR6C2

    Reasoning

    Row 6, column 2 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Verifier: Sun at R6C2 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

25. Cell 25Near completeR6C3

    Reasoning

    Row 6, column 3 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Near complete: Moon at R6C3 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

26. Cell 26Last rowR6C4

    Reasoning

    Row 6, column 4 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Last row: Sun at R6C4 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

27. Cell 27Last columnR6C5

    Reasoning

    Row 6, column 5 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Last column: Moon at R6C5 because only one symbol still valid. Update row/column counts before the next placement.

28. Cell 28Final pairR6C6

    Reasoning

    Row 6, column 6 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs.

    Solving note

    Final pair: Moon at R6C6 because only one symbol still valid. Final open cell — grid complete after this.

Teach verification in three passes: (1) count suns and moons per row and column — every row and column holds exactly 3 suns and 3 moons (row 1: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 2: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 3: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 4: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 5: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 6: 3 suns, 3 moons). (2) walk every sign edge; (3) scan for triple runs. This equal-sign chain board board rewards that checklist.

Phase 1: 6×6 Tango board with 8 locked clues and 4 adjacency signs — each row and column needs 3 suns and 3 moons with no three identical symbols in a line. Step 1: R1C3 → Sun (naked single). Moon is ruled out: Two moons sit to the right — this cell cannot be moon. Step 2: R2C5 → Sun (sandwich rule). Two moons sandwich this cell — it must be Sun to avoid three moons in a row. Step 3: R1C1 → Sun (naked single). Row 1, column 1 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 4: R1C2 → Moon (naked single). Row 1, column 2 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 5: R2C1 → Moon (naked single). Row 2, column 1 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 6: R2C2 → Sun (naked single). Row 2, column 2 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 7: R2C3 → Sun (naked single). Row 2, column 3 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 8: R3C1 → Sun (naked single). Row 3, column 1 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 9: R3C2 → Moon (naked single). Row 3, column 2 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 10: R3C3 → Moon (naked single). Row 3, column 3 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 11: R4C1 → Moon (naked single). Row 4, column 1 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 12: R4C2 → Moon (naked single). Row 4, column 2 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 13: R4C3 → Sun (naked single). Row 4, column 3 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 14: R4C4 → Moon (naked single). Row 4, column 4 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 15: R4C5 → Sun (naked single). Row 4, column 5 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 16: R4C6 → Sun (naked single). Row 4, column 6 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 17: R5C1 → Moon (naked single). Row 5, column 1 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 18: R5C2 → Sun (naked single). Row 5, column 2 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 19: R5C3 → Moon (naked single). Row 5, column 3 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 20: R5C4 → Sun (naked single). Row 5, column 4 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 21: R5C5 → Sun (naked single). Row 5, column 5 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 22: R5C6 → Moon (naked single). Row 5, column 6 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 23: R6C1 → Sun (naked single). Row 6, column 1 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 24: R6C2 → Sun (naked single). Row 6, column 2 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 25: R6C3 → Moon (naked single). Row 6, column 3 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 26: R6C4 → Sun (naked single). Row 6, column 4 must be Sun in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 27: R6C5 → Moon (naked single). Row 6, column 5 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Step 28: R6C6 → Moon (naked single). Row 6, column 6 must be Moon in the completed grid — fill it to satisfy row and column balance with the remaining signs. Complete: 18 suns and 18 moons across the 6×6 grid. All = and × constraints satisfied — no row or column violates balance or the no-three rule.

Several = signs link neighboring cells — once one symbol is known, equal chains propagate suns and moons across the grid.

Every row and column holds exactly 3 suns and 3 moons (row 1: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 2: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 3: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 4: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 5: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 6: 3 suns, 3 moons).

This 6×6 grid has 8 locked clues and 4 adjacency signs (3 equal, 1 opposite). 18 suns and 18 moons across the 6×6 grid. Every row and column holds exactly 3 suns and 3 moons (row 1: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 2: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 3: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 4: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 5: 3 suns, 3 moons; row 6: 3 suns, 3 moons). Several = signs link neighboring cells — once one symbol is known, equal chains propagate suns and moons across the grid. Use the Solution tab for a cell-by-cell reveal with live board updates and constraint reasoning, or the Solved board tab for the complete grid.