Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Puzzle 111 (EU): Making a Square
Three of four shapes fit together into a square, so which one is left over?
- Chapter
- Chapter 2
- Location
- Park Road
- Picarats
- 40 picarats
- Type
- Circle Answer
- Region
- Europe / UK · US version: Mystery Item
Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.
Work out how big the finished square must be before you try fitting anything.
Tap to flip backHint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Count the small squares in each shape. The three you use must add up to a perfect square number.
Tap to flip backHint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
One shape has more squares than the others, so it can't be the one left out. Try fitting the rest around it.
Tap to flip backAnswer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The answer is D.
Tap to flip backSolution, FAQ and sources
Solution
1. Count the small squares: one shape has 6 and the other three have 5 each. 2. The only square number you can reach with three of them is 16 (6 + 5 + 5), so the finished square is 4 × 4 and the 6-square shape must be used. 3. That leaves a choice of which 5-square shape to drop. Only one combination actually fits together into a 4 × 4 square — the one that leaves out **D**.
Answer: **D**.
About this puzzle
Four shapes, A to D, are built from small squares. Three of them fit together, with rotation allowed, to make one larger square. Which shape is left over?
Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.
Similar puzzles: Puzzle 111: Mystery Item, Puzzle 108: Not Knots, Puzzle 116: The Largest Total, Puzzle 117: Painting a Cube
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FAQ
What is the answer to Puzzle 111, Making a Square, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
The answer is D. This is the European (UK) version of Puzzle 111.
Where do you find Puzzle 111 in Curious Village?
Puzzle 111 appears in Chapter 2, in the Park Road area.
How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 111 worth?
40 picarats.
Is Puzzle 111 the same in the North American version?
No. In the North American version, Puzzle 111 is Mystery Item, a matchstick riddle.
Sources
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Puzzle:Making a Square
- StrategyWiki: Professor Layton and the Curious Village/Puzzles 101-120
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Module:PuzzleData/CV
Facts checked on November 14, 2026
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