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\"Star<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use the tab key to alternate between a Star Battle placement option and a Sudoku number entry option)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Christmas Tree<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 331st puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Classic Sudoku<\/a> rules, with the digits 1-7 and two stars to be placed in each row, column, and bold region. As in Star Battle<\/a> puzzles, the stars cannot be placed in adjacent cells that share an edge or corner.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the 5th row from left to right, followed by a comma, followed by the 9th row from left to right. Enter a capital letter X for any cell with a star in it.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:30, Master = 4:30, Expert = 9:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other variations of Sudoku<\/a> and this link for classic Sudoku<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Sudoku<\/a> to get started on.<\/p>\n

Additional Note:<\/b> This puzzle<\/a> has been featured by the Cracking The Cryptic channel<\/a> on Youtube.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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