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In this Sudoku variation, Serkan Y\u00fcrekli gives us one of the numbers in each consecutive pair.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Consectuive\u00a0Pairs<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 423rd puzzle from our managing editor Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Consecutive Pairs Sudoku<\/a> rules. (If a gray circle is given between two adjacent cells, then the two numbers in those cells must be consecutive. Note not all gray circles are given; adjacent cells without a circle may contain either consecutive numbers or nonconsecutive numbers.)<\/p>\n

Estimated Difficulty:<\/b> 1 star<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 0:30, Master = 0:40, Expert = 1:20<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for Consecutive Pairs Sudoku puzzles<\/a> on this website. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Consecutive Pairs Sudoku<\/a> to get started on. More Consecutive Pairs Sudoku puzzles can be found in these books<\/a> in our e-store.<\/p>\n

Note 2:<\/b>\u00a0Comments on the blog are great! For a more interactive discussion, please also consider using our\u00a0Season 2 Preview Week Discussion post<\/a>\u00a0on the GMPuzzles Discord. Not a member of the Discord? Click\u00a0this link<\/a>\u00a0for basic access and check subscriber instructions for role-related access.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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