( ( ) ) Is NOT A Palindrome

** TODAY'S PUZZLE **
After the amazing sudokus of the last few days, what could possibly compare?  Well it turns out this puzzle by Tallcat called Critical Mass can.  This is the work of an incredible mind. Play the puzzle at the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/tc-critmass

Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply. Digits along grey lines between two circles must have values strictly between those in the circles. Pink lines must contain a set of consecutive, non-repeating digits. These digits can appear in any order.

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Philip Newman's video explaining advanced classic sudoku techniques as well as how to solve his monster puzzle Palpatine's Design is OUT.

Also Simon's solve of the new Phistomefel logic puzzle, Slitherlink Liars, is also available now.

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▶ SUDOKU PAD - Our New App  ◀

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You can now input your own classic sudoku puzzles into our software using our new App!  The app also comes with 12 handmade puzzles from us and we're also releasing occasional bonus puzzles too.  Already available on IOS and Android.

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▶ OUR ARROW SUDOKU APP IS OUT ON ALL PLATFORMS!
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