Using the information given below, place the letters A to P inclusive in a 4x4 grid, such that no square is vacant and each square contains a different letter.

1. L is above J which is to the right of H.
2. O is above C and H and below I which is to the left of B.
3. M is to the left of D and below G.
4. N is below E, above D and to the right of A which is above G, below P and to the right of O and F.

Note: “Above/below” refers to two letters in the same column. “Left of / right of” refers to two letters in the same row.

(In reply to Solution by Dej Mar)

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Posted by Surajit on 2010-03-03 08:57:58