All Clues are Given No. 3
(Published on 8. December 2025, 05:16 by RailMan)
Normal Sudoku rules apply. Place the digits 1 - 9 once in every row, column and box.
Non-consecutive: Orthogonally adjacent cells cannot contain consecutive digits.
Killer Cages: Digits in cages cannot repeat and must sum to the total shown in the top left corner of the cage.
A digit on a square must be larger than all surrounding digits (up to 8 digits including diagonals). All possible squares are given.
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Solution code: Row 9
Comments
yesterday, 07:43 by virus_dave
Lovely puzzle, thank you!
on 10. December 2025, 01:53 by antiknight
The break-in and the start of the puzzle is wonderful, but it collapses really easily after a couple of deductions.
RailMan: Thanks for the feedback. I am working on some other variations of this puzzle where the deductions are required for much longer.
on 9. December 2025, 15:57 by Snaques
I'm always amazed when I see these elaborate rule sets that just work. Very nicely done!
Took me a while to figure out what the rules meant exactly, but after that it was pretty fun solve.
RailMan: Thank you
on 9. December 2025, 13:28 by soyorin
Very nice puzzle! Enjoyed a lot!
RailMan: Thank you
on 9. December 2025, 10:11 by superkinkel
I liked the constraint very much. Lovely break-in, but becomes a bit dull once you have maybe a third of the numbers. Much looking forward to that constraint in a context where the challenges continues a little longer.
RailMan: Thank you for the feedback. I want to do some more puzzles with this constraint and I'll see what I can come up with.
on 9. December 2025, 07:55 by Snuggles
Incredible set. I loved the combination of negative constraints
RailMan: Thank you
on 9. December 2025, 05:45 by ark29
Great puzzle! Easier than it initially seems once you get going
RailMan: Thank you
on 9. December 2025, 00:29 by dzamie
Nice! Took me a bit to remember the anti-consecutive rule, and I think that was helpful for more of the puzzle than the "bigger than all of tis neighbors" one.
RailMan: Thank you
on 8. December 2025, 22:59 by Teithiwr
Definitely a tough one, but really satisfying to finish. Took me a while to get started, then got stumped. Took a break, then when I returned everything fell into place. Thank you!
RailMan: Thanks for sticking with it.
on 8. December 2025, 19:46 by wuc
To me starting on this ruleset maybe 3*. But well worth the time to think things through thx.
RailMan: You are right, this one is a bit difficult. The other puzzles in this set (links above) are smaller and easier as an introduction to the rule. And thank you for solving it.
on 8. December 2025, 19:06 by Merdock
A lot of fun. As soon as you start wrapping your head around the constraints everything falls into place.
RailMan: Thank you
on 8. December 2025, 18:49 by henryng
This is an absolute beauty
RailMan: Thank you
on 8. December 2025, 15:29 by faltenin
I love these puzzles that seem impossible to wrap your mind around, then it all falls together.
RaipMan: Thank you.
on 8. December 2025, 15:11 by Fisherman
I was welcoming the second solver on the list. Sorry for not making that clear.
RailMan: All good, thanks.
on 8. December 2025, 14:17 by Fisherman
The kid walked into this game room and headed to the highest stakes tables. Welcome to the family.
Very nice puzzle.
RailMan: I don't get it. What is going on?
on 8. December 2025, 12:40 by VitP
that's THREE in the middle (it must be).
wait ... why isn't this working ?
maybe try 3+3 ? 3-3 ? 3x3x3 ?
on 8. December 2025, 10:02 by Snookerfan
Fun puzzle! Nice break-in and really smooth. Thanks
RailMan: Thank you
