VXK II
(Published on 23. March 2022, 15:52 by PDN777)
Normal sudoku rules apply. Neighboring digits marked with V sum to 5. Neighboring digits marked with X sum to 10. Neighboring digits marked with a white Kropki dot are consecutive. Neighboring digits marked with a black Kropki dot have a 2 to 1 ratio. Not all Vs or Xs or dots are given. I think this puzzle is 1.5 stars out of 5 for difficulty for many solvers, primarily because of a tricky step near the beginning of the puzzle.
Hint (highlight to read):
After initial pencil marks, look at C7. Certain combinations don't work.
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Solution code: First row of puzzle, and fourth column of puzzle (read top to bottom). Enter as a string of 18 digits, no spaces.
Comments
on 25. June 2023, 18:56 by Moses*
Lost the overview and had to dig hard for the breakthrough, but i admit i was distracted by watching sports besides. xD
Great puzzle, thank you
on 24. March 2022, 20:07 by PDN777
Thanks @erik and @chelo!
on 24. March 2022, 19:57 by erik
clean solve path lots of fun interplay between the different types of clues
on 23. March 2022, 16:34 by Chelo
Thanks @PDN777, it was very nice to solve!..
