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Practise: Cage elimination
This Killer puzzle stalls at exactly the point where Cage elimination is needed. Work it out yourself, or jump straight to that position.
Skip the obvious cells and start where the technique matters.
Practice
Mistakes0Hints0Score2,000Time0:00
Your turn first
Spot the idea before the hint explains it
- 1. Look
- 2. Check
- 3. Proof
Look at the marked starting cell, cage outline and sum. Which digit or combination is forced, and what visible sum fact supports your idea?
How to spot it
Look at cages of three or four cells whose sum is well away from the middle of the range. Then check which digits appear in none of the remaining combinations.
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