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NVR Study Notes

Jigsaw Pieces

The Piece Fills the Cutout Exactly

The Piece Fills the Cutout Exactly

The correct piece slots into the cutout perfectly — same outline, same size.

Tip: Mentally trace the cutout's edges and find the piece whose outline matches.

Rotated Pieces Don't Fit

Rotated Pieces Don't Fit

A piece rotated by 90 degrees has the same shape but a different orientation — it won't fit.

Tip: The piece must be in the same orientation as it would slot in.

Mirrored Pieces Don't Fit Either

Mirrored Pieces Don't Fit Either

Mirroring a piece flips its shape left-to-right — like trying to put a left-hand glove on your right hand.

Tip: Even if every edge length is the same, a mirrored piece won't slot in.

Size Matters

Size Matters

Wrong-size pieces are common distractors — they look right but are bigger or smaller.

Tip: Eyeball the cutout's width and height before comparing to the piece options.