Solve the 10th May NYT hard Sudoku at one step. Go for elegant solution. Apply advanced digit reduction processes early to open up the game naturally.
NYT Hard Sudoku 10th May 2024: Elegant One Step Solution
Stage 1: Take major actions quickly
Hidden singles R5C6 7, R5C1 2, R4C1 9, R4C3 4, R3C8 2, R4C6 8.
Triple digit scan for [4,8,9] in R4, R6: Cycle (4,8,9) in right middle major square.
Double digit scan for (1,6) in C8: Cycle (3,5) in C8, naked singles R6C9 1 R7C7 6, Cycle (3,6) in R5.
Double digit scan for [1,3] in C8, C9: naked singles R8C7 1, R9C7 3.
Parallel scan for 1 on C2: R3C2 1.
Parallel scan for 3 on R3: R3C6 3. Double digit scan for [1,9] in R1: Cycle (1,9) in R2, Cycle (2,5,6) in R1. Hidden single R7C5 3.
Critical breakthrough R5C5 6 will break open the game. Start with R5C2 3.
Solution.
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NYT Hard Sudoku 10th May 2024: One Step Elegant Solution: Intermediate stage
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