Last layer orientation
OLL 38: W-shape standard
W-shaped yellow pattern Solve it with R U R' U R U' R' U' R' F R F' — 12 moves on a moderate case.
The algorithm
R U R' U R U' R' U' R' F R F'Step through it
Watch OLL 38 on a 3D cube
Move 1 of 120%
How to recognise it
- W-shaped yellow pattern
- Two opposite edges and one adjacent oriented
Alternative algorithms
Different finger tricks suit different grips. These solve the same case.
- L U L' U L U' L' U' L' B L B'
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