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Quaere (Kropki + Counting Quads)

(Published on 26. June 2024, 23:37 by tallcat)

In my last puzzle, I was surprised how much I enjoyed using the 'counting circles' so wanted to jump right into a new puzzle using a 'counting' constraint (although a little different than circles). As often with my puzzles, this one started with something of a visual idea first - and I am pleased with the final result. Happy solving!

Normal sudoku rules apply

Counting Quads: A digit N in a cell touching a ? quad clue indicates exactly how many times that number appears in the cells touching quad clues.

Kropki Pairs: Cells connected by a black dot must be in a 2:1 ratio. Cells connected by a while dot must be consecutive. Not all dots are necessarily given





Can be solved online at Sudokupad (with answer check) or F-puzzles

Solution code: Row 6 (left to right). 9 digits, no spaces


Solved by Jesper, OutOfMyMindBRB, bansalsaab, Bjd, Myxo, 9Rookienumbers, Snookerfan, SKORP17, Da Letter El, Brodie2000, AKernel, smckinley, dennischen, ZornsLemon, sanabas, Elliptical, kriskos, tangobunni, ... Chilly, BeeBoi, OGRussHood, Uhu, darrenfwl, Playmaker6174, Nell Gwyn, Piff, Andrewmi3, SXH, PippoForte, Willy Wonka, steeto, Mikemerin, Azumagao, widjo, Dentones, ClarityC, dpsy, h5663454, isajo4002
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Comments

on 1. October 2024, 08:27 by Playmaker6174
Quite a crazy puzzle, but very cool implementation of the idea and the proper notations helped my experience a lot better there :)

on 5. September 2024, 17:58 by OGRussHood
A fantastic twist on the counting circles rule.

on 14. August 2024, 18:08 by Chilly
Very intricate, and very nice!

on 29. June 2024, 10:31 by Franjo
Fan-tas-tic! I‘m lost for words… Thank you so much for setting and sharing this masterpiece.

on 27. June 2024, 13:38 by Snookerfan
Superb puzzle! Great fun. Thank you

on 27. June 2024, 13:16 by 9Rookienumbers
I loved it, every deduction was incredibly rewarding. Thanks for setting this jewel.

on 27. June 2024, 11:51 by Myxo
Incredible setting! Masterpiece.

on 27. June 2024, 05:28 by bansalsaab
Brilliant setting.

on 27. June 2024, 01:49 by OutOfMyMindBRB
Cool logical knot to untangle :-)

on 27. June 2024, 00:48 by Jesper
Enjoyed that, thanks!

Difficulty:5
Rating:97 %
Solved:55 times
Observed:13 times
ID:000HZX

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