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Alphanumeric Puzzle 4 — NINTHS, THIRDS, and a WHOLE

Inspired by David Radcliffe’s (@daveinstpaul) find of \(\mbox{HALF} + \mbox{FIFTH} + \mbox{TENTH} + \mbox{TENTH} + \mbox{TENTH} = \mbox{WHOLE}\), here’s my version with ninths and thirds. All ten digits are used and there is only one solution!

Were you able to figure out yesterday’s puzzle?

And here’s today’s puzzle!

Want a hint?

NINTH + NINTH + NINTH + THIRD + THIRD = WHOLE