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\"Outside<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between Sudoku entry modes and a shading mode to mark off clues.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> 69 Slices of Pi<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 37th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster John Bulten.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Outside Sudoku<\/a> rules. (Some digit clues are repeated but these behave no differently than single clues; 0\u2019s can be ignored.)<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the 3rd row from left to right, followed by a comma, followed by the 5th column from top to bottom.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:45, Master = 3:30, Expert = 7:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for more Outside Sudoku puzzles<\/a>. More Outside Sudoku puzzles can be found in Masterpiece Sudoku Mix 4<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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