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\"Easy<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between a letter entry mode and a shading mode. CAPS LOCK is recommended for letter entry.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Three-Letter Words<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 12th puzzle from guest contributor Eric Fox.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Fill some empty cells with the letters A, B, C, D, E so that each row and column contains each letter exactly once. Some cells will remain blank. The letters outside the grid indicate the first letter seen from that direction.<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 2.5 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 3:15, Master = 4:15, Expert = 8:30<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other less common Number Placement variations<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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