A Minimal XV Kropki
(Published on 13. October 2024, 20:32 by martinkjlarsson)
Rules:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply.
- Kropki: Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive. Digits separated by a black dot are in a 1:2 ratio. All possible dots are given.
- XV: Digits separated by an X sum to 10. Digits separated by a V sum to 5. All possible Xs and Vs are given.
This puzzle has exactly 14 clues, the minimum required for an XV Kropki with negative constraints. There are five such puzzles (up to symmetries), all very similar, but I found this one the most interesting. Enjoy!
Solution code: Row 2 (9 digits)
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Comments
on 23. October 2024, 20:08 by PinkNickels
Incredible setting! Very well done.
Last changed on 15. October 2024, 16:57
on 15. October 2024, 13:08 by mercierus
Thank you for this puzzle. Crazy how the moment you understand 1 simple thing, all unlocks by itself
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Yeah, it was a real "aha moment" for me. /Martin
