I needed to re-start! First try: basic scanning and low hanging fruits gave me nothing but bi- and tri-valued cells all over the place. I found a hidden 249 triple in c3 giving me also a 18 pair. But that was it! I simply couldn't see the pointing 1's in b3 or the claiming 1's in b1. So I got stuck! I think the 18 pair was the only reason for that? Second try: in clear puzzle I saw immediately NYT trick in b3/c7. Then I solved the middle stack pretty much like you did and the rest is history. One of the fastest solves ever for me!
8:04. The rare but oh-so-enjoyable sub-10.
9:38 thanks!
Came from TikTok & I'm currently binge watching all your videos ❤😊
Good luck, there are a lot! ❤️
This one had some nice scanning. Medium had less numbers but it teaches hidden pairs.
Thank you. I got it today. 😊
Everyone else is worried about time. I am just proud of myself when I can solve it. 😅
Don't compare yourself to others! You should be proud when you're able to solve it! Improvement comes with time and practice.
I needed to re-start! First try: basic scanning and low hanging fruits gave me nothing but bi- and tri-valued cells all over the place. I found a hidden 249 triple in c3 giving me also a 18 pair. But that was it! I simply couldn't see the pointing 1's in b3 or the claiming 1's in b1. So I got stuck! I think the 18 pair was the only reason for that?
Second try: in clear puzzle I saw immediately NYT trick in b3/c7. Then I solved the middle stack pretty much like you did and the rest is history. One of the fastest solves ever for me!
A great example of how notes can interfere with scanning!
That was a much smoother solve than mine. I missed the early triple, and exceed up relying on uniqueness to break up a square of cells.
Nice puzzle - I addressed the central stack first then the first stack, not quite as smooth solve as yours but not too shabby
15:45 to solve. Tough for me today.
12:20
7:13 for me. Very easy today.
27:06 for me.
kind comment