 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

Quantum consistency requires cancellation of the $SU(N)^3$ <gauge anomaly>. The two-index <symmetric square> has <cubic anomaly coefficient> $A(S)=N+4$, whereas each antifundamental has coefficient $-1$. Therefore
$$
\boxed{p=N+4}.
$$

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