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\"Tight<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between Sudoku = big entries and Number candidate = small entries in the corners of cells.)<\/p>\n

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

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 136th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Tight Fit Sudoku<\/a> rules with numbers from 1-9. Also, there are some dotted cages; the number clues given with these cages indicate the sum of all numbers in the cage. Numbers cannot repeat within a given cage.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the 6th row from left to right, followed by a comma, followed by the 6th column from top to bottom. (Note: for the tight fit cells, enter the top before the bottom as would be normal for the read order.)<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 5:30, Master = 9:30, Expert = 19:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a>; a solution video is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other Tight Fit Sudoku puzzles<\/a> on this website. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Tight Fit Sudoku<\/a> to get started on. More Tight Fit Sudoku can be found in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli and in The Art of Sudoku 2<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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