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Y-Wing (XY-Wing) in Sudoku

A two-candidate pivot sees two two-candidate wings. The wings share a third digit that one of them must contain.

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How it works

A two-candidate pivot sees two two-candidate wings. The wings share a third digit that one of them must contain.

Example

Remove that shared digit from any cell that sees both wings.

5346258916721934898345678976423156812379739485696153728428749635345286179
Y-Wing (XY-Wing) in Sudoku

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Key point

A two-candidate pivot sees two two-candidate wings. The wings share a third digit that one of them must contain.

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