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23 December

In a grid of squares, each square is friendly with itself and friendly with every square that is horizontally, vertically, or diagonally adjacent to it (and is not friendly with any other squares). In a 5×5 grid, it is possible to colour 8 squares so that every square is friendly with at least two coloured squares:
It it not possible to do this by colouring fewer than 8 squares.
What is the fewest number of squares that need to be coloured in a 23×23 grid so that every square is friendly with at least two coloured squares?

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