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PLL V

The algorithm, how to recognise it and how to practise it without cheating.

Probability1/18

Moves16

TypeDiagonal swap

Inverse and mirror—

Recommended algorithm

R' U R' U' R D' R' D R' U D' R2 U' R2 D R2

16 moves

Alternatives

R' U R' U' y R' F' R2 U' R' U R' F R F14 moves

How to recognise it

No headlights and one solved 2×2 block. Hold the block at front left.

Practise V now

Random-state scrambles, a timer and spaced review. Free, on the web and on your phone.

Other cases: Diagonal swap

Ex' R U' R' D R U R' D' R U R' D R U' R' D' xDiagonal swap · 1/36 NaR U R' U R U R' F' R U R' U' R' F R2 U' R' U2 R U' R'Diagonal swap · 1/72 NbR' U R U' R' F' U' F R U R' F R' F' R U' RDiagonal swap · 1/72 YF R U' R' U' R U R' F' R U R' U' R' F R F'Diagonal swap · 1/18