PhD-Level Sudoku
*** TODAY'S SUDOKU ***
Jeet Sampat, author of today's puzzle, is a studying for a PhD in Mathematics. While you don't need much maths to solve this sudoku, it's certainly a PhD-level workout! Can you solve Pulsar? Do give it a try at the link below:
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Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply. In cages, digits must sum to the small clue in the top left corner of the cage. Digits cannot repeat within a cage. Cells separated by a white dot must contain consecutive digits. Not all possible dots are given.
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