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Not Using Pencil Marks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidate notes help you track possibilities clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Ignoring Hidden Singles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes only one number can fit\u2014even if it\u2019s not obvious at first glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Rushing the Puzzle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sudoku rewards patience. Slow down for better accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Erasing Too Often<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use small marks to minimize messy pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Overlooking Duplicates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A repeated number in a row or column means something is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Not Taking Breaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A fresh mind sees new solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. 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