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[kevink2]

_ _ 9 | _ _ 6 | 5 _ _ |
_ 8 _ | 7 _ _ | _ 4 6 |
6 1 _ | _ 8 _ | _ _ _ |
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_ _ _ | _ _ _ | 2 _ _ |
_ _ _ | _ 1 9 | _ _ _ |
3 _ _ | _ 6 _ | _ _ 8 |
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_ _ 4 | _ _ _ | _ _ _ |
_ _ 3 | 9 _ _ | _ 5 _ |
2 7 _ | 5 _ _ | 6 _ 9 |
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used direct logic, but came up with conflicts in the end.
possible puzzle problem?

London's Daily Mail, March 14th

Thanks, Kevin

[RW]

It's a valid puzzle that shouldn't require any kind of advanced techniques. I suppose you made a mistake somewhere, just try again or post your solution and I can maybe tell you where it went wrong.

RW

[TKiel]

According to Simple Sudoku, the puzzle is valid and solves with nothing but naked and hidden singles.

Tracy

[kevink2]

Thank you for confirming it is a valid puzzle...we will try for the 4th time!

[tarek]

As evrybody mentioned...........Only singles required (11 steps)..

tarek