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\"Neighbors<\/p>\n

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

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

Theme:<\/b> WPC Practice<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Place a digit 1, 2, or 3 into each empty cell so that each digit appears exactly three times in each row and column. All cells are either white or gray. A digit in a white cell must share an edge with at least one cell containing the same digit. A digit in a gray cell cannot share an edge with any cell containing the same digit. <\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the digits from left to right in the marked rows, separating the rows with a comma.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 10:00, Master = 15:00, Expert = 30:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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