Just Another Pure Killer
(Published on 22. May 2025, 00:53 by Chefofdeath)
Just Another Pure Killer
Recently I haven't had much time for puzzling. I normally would spend a few hours every week solving or creating puzzles. But, due to life being life and priorities, I've recently significantly cut down my puzzling time. However, I haven't been able to fully resist the itch (even though I should be). Here is a puzzle that I've spent the small amount of free time that I do have making. Hope you enjoy.
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Killer: Digits in a cage sum to the given total. Digits in a cage do not repeat.
Also, if there are any puzzles that have come out recently that you've really enjoyed (it doesn't just have to be Sudoku), drop them in the comments for me to check out later since I don't have any solving time. Then, when my schedule frees up again, I can hop to them at a later date. Thanks :)
Solution code: Row 4
Comments
on 1. June 2025, 05:02 by PhoenixAki
Absolutely beautiful geometry interactions between the cages led to this being the type of puzzle where every deduction or note I put in the grid felt very earned, yet it wasn't too difficult. I rated 2 because some of the things I noted felt like they needed more than just approachable level thinking, but once that initial few steps were done and I got some digits in the rest of the solve fell into place quite quickly. 25:43 for me
on 25. May 2025, 14:46 by haligonian
Beautiful puzzle! Personally, more of a 1.5-2* difficulty.
on 23. May 2025, 14:39 by Will Power
Very nice puzzle. Thanks for taking the time to set. Try any of my one stars, for fun.
8-) -Will Power
on 23. May 2025, 11:42 by IAmNotAFed
I'm a weak solver, but loved this puzzle and found it approachable :) Thank you much.
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Glad you enjoyed the puzzle and found it approachable :) thanks for the kind words!
on 22. May 2025, 16:57 by GeorgeTheToad2
Best approachable killer I have ever seen. Super silky solve path. Thank you.
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That is very high praise considering some of the amazing puzzles that get posted here! I’m glad you enjoyed this that much :) I’m more partial to sujoyku’s killer puzzles over mine though ;)
on 22. May 2025, 16:14 by thoughtbyte
Really nice and approachable, thanks!
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Thanks :)
on 22. May 2025, 15:32 by Fra314
Beautiful setting, great pure killer (yeah, I know it sounds bad XD).
I forgot, may I recommend your puzzles to BremSter? Thanks!
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Absolutely! Go right ahead :) I’m glad you enjoyed the puzzle so much!
on 22. May 2025, 14:27 by PinkNickels
I can see a 1* rating, but my instinct is to mark it a 2*. Took 8:11, a good bit longer than it takes for most 1*. Regardless, super nice puzzle. Excellent execution!
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Wow! An 8 minute time for two stars? You’re definitely way more seasoned of a solver than myself :) glad you enjoyed the puzzle and I could see someone seeing this as a 2 star
on 22. May 2025, 12:00 by Blashyrkh
Lovely!
Certainly 1* with some experience, but some of the logic required is far from trivial.
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Thank you Blashyrk! Glad you enjoyed :)
on 22. May 2025, 07:14 by wuc
Great snack for coffee thx.
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Thank you :)
on 22. May 2025, 03:10 by Mutiny
excellent! I really liked the logic
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Thanks :)
