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This is a free \u201cwarm-up\u201d puzzle;\u00a0Season 4 subscribers<\/a>\u00a0will see today\u2019s main puzzle in the same style posted at 9:05 AM PT.<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Even\/Odd<\/p>\n

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

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

Theme:<\/b> Four i\u2019s<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 53rd puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Takeya Saikachi.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Even\/Odd Sudoku<\/a> rules (i.e., cells with a square contain an even digit; cells with a circle contain an odd digit).<\/p>\n

Estimated Difficulty:<\/b> 1.5 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 0:45, Master = 1:15, Expert = 2:30<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for more Even\/Odd Sudoku puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Even\/Odd Sudoku<\/a> to get started on. More Even\/Odd Sudoku 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\u00a0Week 10 Discussion<\/a>\u00a0post\u00a0on the GMPuzzles Discord.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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