Circles and Enemies
(Published on 25. January 2026, 10:00 by FIT7Y)
Rules:
Place the digit 1-9 once each into every row, column, and box.
A digit N in a big circle counts how many digits in the (up to eight) surrounding cells are at greater than or equal to N.
All possible big circles are given.
Digits separated by a small circle are consecutive.
Have fun solving!
Solution code: Row 7
Last changed on on 29. March 2026, 01:31
Solved by andreatetta, Qodec, zeniko, Piff, pseudospin, Silentdodo, Firebird, wuc, Joyofrandomness, SKORP17, data_free, gdc, PuzzBmcg, by81996672, Julianl, lune, Krisonium, paranoid
Comments
on 29. March 2026, 01:31 by FIT7Y
Changed to make the rule phrasing clearer and match my other puzzles with this rule
on 25. January 2026, 16:36 by wuc
Great puzzle. Tough deductions. Great on how the negative constraint plays out. Great fun thx.
on 25. January 2026, 12:07 by Qodec
Loved how the little circles interacted.
