LEVEL 6
Two-String Kite
A row strong link and column strong link connect through one box.
How to find it
- Find a two-candidate row and a two-candidate column.
- Connect one endpoint of each inside the same box.
- Eliminate the candidate from the cell seeing both outer endpoints.
Candidate-map demonstration
The violet cells mark the pattern and the gold cell marks the resulting placement or elimination. Treat this compact map as orientation; use the verified full puzzle below to practise the actual deduction.
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Common mistakes
- Using cells that do not share the required row, column, box or peer relationship.
- Removing a candidate before confirming every occurrence in the pattern.
- Confusing a possible pattern with a completed logical proof.
VERIFIED PRACTICE
Two-String Kite training
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