Hidden Clones Sudoku 4
(Published on 27. April 2020, 04:00 by Eggr)
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
The grey cells form a 'cloned' region, which appears 5 times within the grid (1 Given + 4 Hidden).
Each of the clones is an exact copy of the others; same digits, same configuration, rotations and reflections are not allowed.
Example:
Puzzle:
F-Puzzle link to solve online
Hints:
If you're struggling to get started, highlight the text below to reveal a general strategy recommendation:
[Hint] Pick one cell of the clone to be your anchor, then color the entire grid based on where the hidden anchor(s) can and cannot be. A few rows/columns around the perimeter of the grid can always be eliminated based on the shape of the clone. Additionally, basic sudoku rules prevent two anchors from ever being in the same row, column or box. As you solve, continue eliminating any anchor placements that would force contradictions, and eventually it will reveal where the hidden clones must be. [/Hint]
The Series:
This puzzle belongs to 7 part series of daily "Hidden Clones Sudoku" puzzles. The links below will work as they become available.
Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5 Day6 Day7 BONUS
The digits in each puzzles clone will be required to solve the bonus puzzle.
Inspired by Sam Cappleman-Lynes "Hidden Clone" Sudoku
Created by Greg Rodgers Powers
Solution code: Rows 1 and 9
Comments
on 21. February 2021, 08:25 by Eggr
F-Puzzle Link, Thanks @SudokuExplorer
on 16. November 2020, 01:03 by SudokuExplorer
Here's a f-puzzles link: https://f-puzzles.com/?id=y4cvqyb3
on 11. May 2020, 22:13 by Rawcoder
Oh, my godness me. I misplaced the 4 in box 6. I put it one cell higher. Interestingly, the Sudoku solved like a charm :-). Now, I will give it a second go with the correct placement of the digits.
on 10. May 2020, 21:09 by Rawcoder
Well, I have found four hidden clones plus the given one.
on 10. May 2020, 09:42 by Eggr
@rawcoder You should have 5 clones (1 Given + 4 hidden) and each clone is a translation of the original (no rotations, no reflections, no rearanging the digits).
If you have four hidden clones and it doesn't work, my best guess would be that the sudoku is broken somewhere.
on 9. May 2020, 17:09 by Rawcoder
A very interesting puzzle. I had a lot of fun solving it. Unfortunately it seems I have the wrong solution even though I checked it multiple times and can't find an error. I have four clones and no digit repeats.
