Previous Dutch Flat Mate Puzzles
This has been a weekly series since '18 Oct 23'. Here is a spreadsheet link for all the previous puzzles in the series, which also has a few teasers for upcoming constraints/guest setters in the series (subject to change).
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Initial Setter Difficulty: 2.5 / 5
Normal Sudoku rules apply
Place the digits 1-9 so that they do not repeat in any row, column, or 3x3 box.
Dutch Flats
Every 5 in the grid must have a '1' directly above it or a '9' directly below it. It may have both, but it doesn't need both.
Eight Lines
Each line consists of one or more contiguous groups of cells, each of which sums to 8. These groups of cells cannot overlap. Digits may repeat on lines and even within sums.
Hint to start
9s cannot go on a line, and help considerably with the flat mate break in.
Lösungscode: Column 1 Digits
am 22. April 2026, 18:45 Uhr von Black_Doom
Lovely puzzle, my friend :)
am 22. April 2026, 17:22 Uhr von fractalminding
Yes, i noticed there are 8 eight lines ❤️
am 22. April 2026, 16:36 Uhr von sujoyku
Thank you for this wonderful puzzle, Flinty!
am 22. April 2026, 14:29 Uhr von Franjo
Thank you very much for creating and sharing another lovely DFM-puzzle.
am 22. April 2026, 12:51 Uhr von marcmees
Puzzle with interesting final 8line. Thanks
am 22. April 2026, 12:50 Uhr von Snookerfan
Great! I kept looking in the wrong places forever, which resulted in a longer solve time. Loved it, thanks
am 22. April 2026, 10:25 Uhr von da-hans
Great series episode. Not too difficult so I give 2 stars.
am 22. April 2026, 10:11 Uhr von Qodec
8 out of 8 puzzle!
am 22. April 2026, 07:42 Uhr von Elliott810
Brilliant puzzle (featuring my favorite number)! Thank you:)