Fat X (little killer sudoku)
(Published on 9. March 2023, 18:46 by Aspartagcus)
This version is better, in my opinion. It's not monstrously hard, has a smoother solve path, and doesn't have an ugly kropki dot to make it unique, so it's a pure little killer puzzle with only 6 clues. :)
This was featured on Cracking the Cryptic! :)
Rules:
- Standard sudoku rules apply.
- Clues outside the grid indicate the sum of the digits in the indicated diagonal.
The puzzle:
Enjoy!
Links to solve it online:
SudokuPad
f-puzzles
Solution code: Row 4 and column 4 in succession.
Comments
on 20. March 2023, 15:47 by Agent
Masterpiece!
on 10. March 2023, 22:49 by Aspartagcus
Added link to CTC video
on 10. March 2023, 19:47 by abed hawila
splendid!
on 10. March 2023, 17:42 by Prince Joffrey
Great break-in, thx for setting this
on 10. March 2023, 13:29 by Aspartagcus
Thanks, everyone! Glad you like it! :D
on 10. March 2023, 13:01 by Phistomefel
Impressive construction! Thank you, Aspartagcus! :)
on 10. March 2023, 09:59 by Piatato
Great construction! Finalizing this after 2.5 years really examplifies the patience that must go into setting some of those puzzle of yours ;)
on 10. March 2023, 03:01 by Samish
What an elegant puzzle! To get such a nice and smooth solve path out of such minimalist clues is a masterful work. Very well done!
on 10. March 2023, 00:27 by BenTen
Very neat and lovely puzzle. I'm glad you managed to get rid of that kropki dot!
