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\"Tight<\/p>\n

PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between Sudoku = big entries and Number candidate = small entries in the corners of cells.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Diagonals<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Tight Fit Sudoku<\/a> rules. Range is 1-8.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the 1st column from top to bottom, followed by a comma, followed by the 6th column from top to bottom. (Note: for the tight fit cells, enter the top before the bottom as would be normal for the read order.)<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 0:50, Master = 1:15, Expert = 2:30<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other Tight Fit Sudoku puzzles<\/a> on this website. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Tight Fit Sudoku<\/a> to get started on. More Tight Fit Sudoku can be found in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli and in The Art of Sudoku 2<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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