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XYZ-Wing in Sudoku

A three-candidate pivot sees two wings whose candidates each include one pivot digit and a shared digit.

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How it works

A three-candidate pivot sees two wings whose candidates each include one pivot digit and a shared digit.

Example

One of the three cells must contain the shared digit, so eliminate it from cells that see all three.

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XYZ-Wing in Sudoku

Key point

A three-candidate pivot sees two wings whose candidates each include one pivot digit and a shared digit.

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