LEVEL 6

Two-String Kite

A row strong link and column strong link connect through one box.

How to find it

  1. Find a two-candidate row and a two-candidate column.
  2. Connect one endpoint of each inside the same box.
  3. 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.

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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Apply this technique in a real puzzle