Step by step example of solving a sudoku puzzle
Step 41
Let’s look at the bottom middle box (where GHI cross MNO). We can’t put 6s in columns M and O because there are 6s in cells EM and BO, respectively. Therefore, if we were to follow sudoku’s general rule, the number 6 must be in GN.
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Step41: 6
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