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In a [[ | In a [[Killer Sudoku]], an '''outie''' is a [[cell]] that belongs to one of the selected [[cage]]s, but lies outside the tested [[house]](s). It is used in the [[45 rule]], a [[solving technique]] used for Killer Sudokus. The digit for a single innie can be calculated as follows: | ||
(sum of selected cages) - (number of tested houses) x 45 | (sum of selected cages) - (number of tested houses) x 45 | ||
Latest revision as of 10:26, 30 October 2021
In a Killer Sudoku, an outie is a cell that belongs to one of the selected cages, but lies outside the tested house(s). It is used in the 45 rule, a solving technique used for Killer Sudokus. The digit for a single innie can be calculated as follows:
(sum of selected cages) - (number of tested houses) x 45
The green cell r2c6 is an outie for nonet 3. Its value is 13 + 15 + 18 - 45 = 1.
