Killer Sudoku #3 — 'Central Tendency'
(Published on 2. January 2022, 05:59 by PixelPlucker)
Standard killer sudoku rules apply: Place each digit from 1-9 exactly once in every row, column and 3x3 block. Digits in outlined cages sum to the number in the top left corner. Digits may not repeat in cages, including those without totals.
You can try this puzzle online using Penpa+, f-puzzles, or the Cracking the Cryptic web app. Enjoy!
Solution code: Row 9, column 4 (18 digits in total)
Comments
on 8. January 2022, 17:48 by Jesper
Very clever and instructive! Thanks, PixelPlucker!
[Reply] Thank you Jesper! :)
on 6. January 2022, 18:31 by Hecspeed
A very rewarding puzzle with good resistance throughout. Thanks for setting such an amazing piece.
[Reply] My pleasure, thanks for solving! :)
on 4. January 2022, 08:49 by PixelPlucker
Thanks for your nice comments, Elliott810, Hawila, glum_hippo, Playmaker6174, and DVFrank! Glad you enjoyed.
on 3. January 2022, 23:25 by DVFrank
What a lovely puzzle! One of the most enjoyable killers I've tried so far! :^)
on 2. January 2022, 18:13 by Playmaker6174
Wonderful and intricate puzzle with some surprising deductions at the opening, what a journey this is ;)
on 2. January 2022, 16:58 by glum_hippo
Another triumphal parade for PixelPlucker!
on 2. January 2022, 14:29 by abed hawila
What a superb killer! the choice of cage sums and how they interact with each other is a masterwork! Thanks Pixel ;)
on 2. January 2022, 11:08 by Elliott810
Very nice puzzle! Especially the break-in was very instructive for me. Thx:)
on 2. January 2022, 07:43 by Vebby
Excellent puzzle! Loved the chain of deductions in this one. 4 stars difficulty seems appropriate. Thanks Pixel!
Pro-tip: https://jalu.ch/coding/kakuro_combinations.php is a useful tool for killer puzzles like these.
