Cave by Thomas Snyder
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Theme: Diamonds
Author/Opus: This is the 266th puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.
Rules: Standard Cave rules.
Answer String: Enter the length in cells of each of the cave segments from left to right for the marked rows, starting at the top. Separate each row’s entry with a comma.
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 3:30, Master = 5:15, Expert = 10:30
Solution: PDF
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