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Barrels Out of Bond

(Published on 20. October 2025, 16:00 by Blobz)

The Hobbit Puzzle Pack

IX : Barrels Out of Bond

Image with kind permission from Ted Nasmith

Out they went under the overhanging branches of the trees on either bank. Bilbo wondered what the dwarves were feeling and whether a lot of water was getting into their barrels. Some of those that bobbed along by him in the gloom seemed pretty low in the water, and he guessed that these had dwarves inside.

Normal sudoku rules apply.

Begin by transcribing the digits for the Elven Circle from the previous puzzle.

Digits in cages sum to the small clue, if given.

Along the Forest River (blue line), adjacent digits differ by at least 5.

Digits in barrels (brown circles) are odd.

Have fun, leave a comment if you enjoy the puzzle!

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Solution code: Row 3

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Comments

on 22. October 2025, 20:21 by dzamie
Wow, this one went by fast - just over 6 and a half minutes for my solve. Fitting for an escape down a river quick enough to pull dwarves along!

on 21. October 2025, 02:01 by NorthCoastAsher
Nice easy puzzle. Been enjoying the series thus far!

Difficulty:2
Rating:91 %
Solved:52 times
Observed:1 times
ID:000O49

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