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Heated Sum Loop

(Published on 1. March 2024, 21:06 by yttrio)

This is the fourth puzzle in a loop series that uses thermometer clues. Estimated difficulty is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. Links to the previous puzzles in the series is given below.
Heated Whisper Loop
Heated Dutch Loop
Heated Entropic Loop

Rules:

Normal Sudoku rules apply: Place the digits 1 to 9 in every row, column, and 3x3 box.

Along thermometers, digits must strictly increase from the bulb to the tip.

Draw a one-cell-wide loop of orthogonally connected cells. The loop may not touch itself, not even diagonally.

-- All thermometer bulbs must be on the loop.

-- The digit in a thermometer bulb gives the total number of loop cells in the 3x3 Sudoku box containing the bulb.

-- The loop acts as a region sum line. The sum of digits along the loop is the same in each 3x3 box the loop enters. If the loop enters a box multiple times, the sum is counted separately for each segment.




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Solution code: Row 4


Solved by Bootenks, OutOfMyMindBRB, matzrh, Steven R, Woody03130, atlantiszx, Mr_tn, tiuhto, rameshsrivats, Gilliatt, spoonfed, marcmees, killer_rectangle, ashisstuff, palpot, trashghost, LehanLehan, Snookerfan, samuel1997, wuc, tuturitu, kevinlimanta, mercierus, misko, ninjamunk, kmoter, koba1917, Kallor, Krisonium, Paletron, b413x, h5663454, susadoraku, Nordy, Sewerin, han233ing, PippoForte, Calesch
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Comments

on 5. March 2024, 11:43 by ninjamunk
I very much like this puzzle! Very elegant break in and a consistent solve thoughout. Bravo

on 3. March 2024, 14:44 by wuc
Very approachabe start. Hard but fair. Great flow. Love math puzzles. Thx.

on 3. March 2024, 13:21 by samuel1997
Incredible!

on 2. March 2024, 18:29 by marcmees
very nice opening moves. Thanks.

on 1. March 2024, 22:41 by Bootenks

Yttrio, your Sudoku had a captivating start that immediately drew me in. It wasn't overly challenging, which I appreciated, as it kept the experience enjoyable and accessible. After the initial phase, everything moved along swiftly, maintaining a lively pace that made it all the more fun. Overall, you've done a fantastic job creating a balanced and enjoyable puzzle. Well done!

Difficulty:4
Rating:97 %
Solved:38 times
Observed:8 times
ID:000H5C

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