{"id":21475,"date":"2022-07-29T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gmpuzzles.com\/blog\/?p=21475"},"modified":"2022-08-14T08:59:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-14T15:59:25","slug":"multiples-sudoku-by-thomas-snyder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gmpuzzles.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/multiples-sudoku-by-thomas-snyder\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiples Sudoku by Thomas Snyder"},"content":{"rendered":"

This variation from Dr. Sudoku will appear on the 8th round of the Sudoku Grand Prix<\/a> opening August 5th and running through August 8th. This puzzle was created as the “example” puzzle for the style, and is a representative puzzle (in difficulty and style) to help prepare for the competition.<\/i> <\/p>\n

\"Multiples<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools)<\/p>\n

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

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 417th puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Sudoku<\/a> rules. Also, some numbers are given on the edges between two adjacent cells. Treating those cells as a two-digit number (reading left to right or top to bottom), the two-digit number must be a multiple of the clue. (For example, near a 7 clue, the two digits can be 14, 21, 28, 35, ….)<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 4 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 7:30, Master = 10:00, Expert = 20:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a> and solving video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other variations of Sudoku<\/a> and this link for classic Sudoku<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Sudoku<\/a> to get started on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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