X-Sum-Dots
(Published on 31. January 2026, 00:55 by Oddlyeven)
Rules: Normal Sudoku rules apply. Put the digits 1 to 9 once each into every row, column and box of the 9x9 grid.
Sum Dots: Numbers in cells (inside or outside the grid) touching a gold sum dot sum to the indicated total. Numbers may repeat if allowed by other rules. All cells outside the grid that are touched by a sum dot are X-sum clues.
X-Sums: A number N in a clue outside the grid indicates that the first X digits in the direction of the clue sum to N, where X is the digit next to the clue.
Links:
SudokuPad: https://sudokupad.app/k0d04p43yg
Solution code: Row 3, left to right (9 digits).
Comments
on 31. January 2026, 20:22 by Franjo
Thank you very much for creating and sharing this awesome gem of a puzzle.
on 31. January 2026, 16:45 by Snookerfan
Very nice! I found it quite hard actually, but enjoyable. Thanks
on 31. January 2026, 15:50 by VitP
fairly easy for experts, still doable by beginners, so level 2
on 31. January 2026, 13:55 by Exigus
I found it a bit tricky but very enjoyable. Thanks!
on 31. January 2026, 12:00 by marcmees
Looks frightening at first but clues are well chosen to solve smooth. Thanks
on 31. January 2026, 07:29 by FireTruckFuel
This is the smoothest puzzle I have ever solved, hands down. Thanks to Crusader 175 for being a most recent comment just when I was scrolling the portal.
on 31. January 2026, 05:50 by Crusader175
Enjoyed solving this a lot!
