Nadir
(Published on 19. January 2022, 08:00 by Barrels)
Normal sudoku rules apply. Along a thermometer, digits must increase from the bulb end. One cell in the grid is the nadir. Cells must increase in value as they move away from the nadir in every straight-line direction (i.e. vertically, horizontally, and diagonally) until they reach the edge of the grid.
Enjoy!
Solution code: Rows 2 and 6
Comments
on 22. September 2023, 09:22 by Iluvsodah
Great puzzle, thanks for setting
on 5. February 2022, 21:09 by davidjshort
I was able to find the nadir, but then my sudoku logic failed me. So I assumed the nadir was correct and tried my hand at the sudoku which ended up being very nice. thanks for the puzzle.
on 22. January 2022, 17:45 by aruvi
what an original puzzle! I couldn't help but use trial and error to eliminate some of the trickier options for the nadir but it never felt like 'cheating'
***Thanks aruvi, no problem with a bit of trial and error here or there! - Barrels
on 20. January 2022, 16:49 by Jeet Sampat
This puzzle felt like a treasure hunt haha. Amazing construction, @Barrels!
***Many thanks, Jeet! That's exactly what I was going for! - Barrels
on 20. January 2022, 08:47 by mackerel
Spectacular! Beautiful construction!
***Thank you, Mackerel. That’s very kind! - Barrels
on 19. January 2022, 23:22 by Johannes Quack
Fun to solve!
***Thank you! - Barrels
on 19. January 2022, 22:44 by bogdan2112
Got it finally. I did something wrong at first try. But the construction is so beautiful that made me to insist.
***Thanks for persevering and commenting! - Barrels
on 19. January 2022, 19:29 by Gullie
Very nice elegant puzzle. I love the fact that its an almost empty grid and a very small ruleset. Thanks!
***Those are exactly the kinds of puzzles I like to make. I have a couple more on here like that (albeit with completely different rules to this), so feel free to check them out. Thanks for commenting! - Barrels
on 19. January 2022, 18:57 by DVFrank
Very cool concept! :^)
***Thank you. Your comment is much appreciated! - Barrels
on 19. January 2022, 17:38 by twobear
Fun puzzle. Thanks!
***Very kind. Thank you! - Barrels
on 19. January 2022, 17:24 by GBPack
Great construction, thanks!
***Thanks for solving and commenting! I am quite proud of this one! - Barrels
on 19. January 2022, 10:41 by Tilberg
Interesting, original, minimalistic ruleset. Thank you!
***Glad you enjoyed it! - Barrels
