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Hello and welcome to the community. This is a nightmarishly hard level that is easy to be stuck on and requires many tries. With five colors and 67 spaces, it is possible to make special candies. Licorice swirls are initially present, but can be cleared quickly, and do not spawn. There are single jellies in two 3×3 isolated areas which require the use of special candies. Candies do not spawn in these areas. A single licorice shell in the central column occupies a double jelly square, and blocks three double jellies above it: these cannot be destroyed by using vertical striped candies until the licorice shell is destroyed. A candy frog is provided to assist in clearing the jelly. Mystery candies also spawn.

Clearing the licorice shell in time is the hardest part of this endeavor, as three hits are required to clear it, followed by two hits to clear the jelly under it and above it. A dual strategy that makes efficient use of the candy frog and striped candies is the ticket to passing this level, along with a good bit of luck. First, clear the bulk of the licorice swirls, especially those near the frog, so as to have some room to maneuver. Proceed by making and using vertical striped candies whenever possible. Moreover, try to choose vertical matches whenever possible, as this will cause any striped candies formed in cascade to have vertical stripes. These are especially needed in the centre column under the licorice shell. Simultaneously, try feed the frog: at least one Frogtastic will be needed to clear the level, most likely two. Use your second Frogtastic on whichever of the two islands looks most difficult to clear. The first Frogtastic should be used to help pop the licorice shell. To this end, move the frog back onto its starting square, directly beneath the licorice shell, or onto one of the squares to either side, within range of the licorice shell. Avoid placing the frog above the licorice shell, as you will not be able to feed it there. For the same reason, do not use the first Frogtastic on one of the side-islands, unless the licorice shell is already freed. Tip: Resist the temptation to move the frog to another column. The reason is that if you happen to use it in creating a vertical stripe, the frog itself will always take on the stripe, so it is most helpful if it is under the licorice shell. Mystery candies may provide striped candies, wrapped candies and color bombs that allow for helpful combinations. Also watch for a possible striped candy + color bomb combination, but before detonating it, ensure you have candies of the striped color in strategic columns (under the licorice shell and jelly in the islands). Watch for a possible striped + wrapped candy combination centered under one of the islands, which will clear those jellies completely. Here is the latest video:

There are also many videos available HERE. Happy crushing! 🍭

Congrats @materialGirl31, some levels just need a lucky board in addition to a dip of some skill. Happy crushing!