LinkedIn Zip #411 Answer & Analysis

Start at 1 in the upper-middle of the board and connect it through the open center toward 2. The solved route shows a clean corridor from 1 to 2 that stays inside the middle rows and avoids the walls that would trap the line too early.

After reaching 2, do not let the line seal off the center of the board. The next anchors, especially 3 and 4, require enough space in the central band to remain connected in order.

The stretch around 5 and 6 pushes the route toward the right side of the grid. This is important because it prevents the solution from getting stuck in the middle and creates the bend needed to continue the snake-like path.

Once the path reaches the top row, it must sweep leftward and then down the left side. That long return is what lets the line cover the remaining cells without revisiting any space.

The final check is not just whether the numbered cells appear in order, but whether the path also covers every remaining cell exactly once. Make sure the line reaches the 9 and 10 anchors on the lower half without crossing any border wall, then confirm the route is one continuous chain from start to finish.