Whispers of Loop Sum Killers
(Published on 9. November 2024, 01:29 by yttrio)
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Draw a one-cell-wide loop of orthogonally connected cells. The loop may not touch itself, not even diagonally.
The loop acts as a German Whispers line (i.e., adjacent digits on the loop must have a difference of at least 5).
Numbers outside the grid are little killer clues: they are the sum of all digits (both loop and non-loop) along the indicated diagonal.
Numbers outside the grid also indicate the sum of all loop cells in that row/column.
Solution code: Digits on the loop in row 4 (left to right) followed by digits on the loop in row 7 (left to right)
Comments
on 13. November 2024, 20:18 by virus_dave
Absolutely amazing. What a puzzle! I couldn't believe how naturally it flowed from just those clues. And the double meaning of the outside clues was very very clever.
on 12. November 2024, 20:03 by Kawkaz
This is as good as they come, absolutely brilliant.
on 10. November 2024, 15:35 by damo_89
Lovely and surprisingly approachable
on 10. November 2024, 13:04 by LehanLehan
A trademark puzzle,very tasty
on 10. November 2024, 10:15 by Cosinus
Love, how it all fits together. Beautiful!
on 9. November 2024, 22:59 by mathpesto
Wonderful puzzle with a wide variety of logic!
on 9. November 2024, 18:39 by wuc
Agree on the comments. Awesome puzzle with a rewarding smooth flow. Great work thx.
on 9. November 2024, 15:27 by gdc
Very nice and surprisingly approachable!
on 9. November 2024, 13:39 by Franjo
Amazing loop puzzle! Challenging, but approachable - perfect setting. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful masterpiece.
on 9. November 2024, 05:08 by Nordy
Wow, some really cool deductions in this!
on 9. November 2024, 02:15 by hardline35
Very nice puzzle, fun and smart deductions. Thank you!
on 9. November 2024, 01:49 by Calvinball
A very smooth and enjoyable solving experience, 10/10 dentists would agree.
