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\"Consecutive<\/p>\n

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

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

Theme:<\/b> Clue Symmetry and Logic<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 30th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Tom Collyer.<\/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

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the 1st row from left to right, followed by a comma, followed by the 6th row from left to right.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 1:00, Master = 1:30, Expert = 3:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/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 The Art of Sudoku 2<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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