Practise: Two-String Kite
Follow one digit through one row-link and one column-link that meet in the same box.
The prepared notes contain one strong row link and one strong column link. Find their shared box, then compare the two far ends; do not place a digit yet.
Example 1 of 4
Your turn first
Your turn first
Find the strong row link and strong column link for 7. They meet in one box. Which note sees both far ends?
Remember
A Two-String Kite combines one strong row link and one strong column link in the same box. At least one far end must contain the digit, so any candidate that sees both far ends can be removed.
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