The yellow cross is made in the following way: dot — semi-cross (9 o’clock) — line (3 same-colored pieces in line) — cross. The cross may already be completed after all the previous moves. If it is, just skip this step. If not, it’s easy to do fast.

1. If you already have the line. Turn the cube so that the line on the upper face is horizontal. And it doesn’t matter if there are other yellow elements nearby, all that matters is that you have 3 red pieces in line. Do the F R U R’ U’ F’ formula. You should have a cross now.

2. If you have a semi-cross. Turn the cube so that the cross points at 9 o’clock. Then follow the F 2(R U R’ U’) F’ formula. So, it should be done twice before you turn the front face counterclockwise.

3. If you only have a dot. Combine 2 previous algorithms. First, do the F 2(R U R’ U’) F’. You will get the line, but don’t forget to place it horizontally. Then, continue with the F R U R’ U’ F’. You should have a cross now.

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