Vacaville
(Published on 16. October 2023, 21:10 by glum_hippo)
Normal Sudoku rules apply. Each row, column, and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1-9 once each.
Parity Mirror: The odd/even parity of every cell is reflected across the dotted diagonal. For example, R4C2 and R2C4 must have the same odd/even parity. (Thank you to zegres for popularizing this constraint!)
Killer cages: Cage contents sum to the indicated total (if any), and may not include repeat digits. (One of the cages indicates an odd total without specifying the exact sum.)
159: Digits in column 1 indicate the position of 1 in their respective row. Digits in column 5 indicate the position of 5 in their respective row. Digits in column 9 indicate the position of 9 in their respective row.
Vacaville in the CtC app.
The title continues a tradition started by ICHTUES of naming puzzles after seemingly random North American metropolises.
Solution code: Row 8, then column 7
Comments
on 17. October 2023, 21:31 by Qodec
I keep thinking that somehow I didn't use half the clues in the grid, such a natural flow during the solve. Enjoyed it much, thank you!
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I’m fairly sure I could have been more parsimonious, yes. But I’m going to leave it as is. Thanks for solving!
