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Reduction
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Since the 1980s
All six centres, then all twelve dedges, then a 3x3 solve with parity.
Full guide: 4x4: centres, edges and parity
Stages
1
Centres
Every centre, two opposite first.
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2
Edge pairing
Pair the wings into dedges; the last two by algorithm.
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3
3x3 stage and parity
Solve it as a 3x3; fix OLL or PLL parity when it shows.
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One-look parity
Orientation and OLL parity in one algorithm.
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