Thermo Nucleus
(Published on 3. February 2026, 09:54 by grantmnz)
Rules
- Normal Sudoku rules apply.
- Digits on thermometers must strictly increase from bulb to tip.
- In cells separated by a white dot, digits must be consecutive.
- In cells separated by a black dot, one digit must be double the other.
- Not all dots are necessarily given.
Solution code: Row 1 (left to right)
Solved by ludvigr04, VeTaurus, flaemmchen, Fisherman, Photyne, Blummy, gdc, trencaclosques, armin-k1, fuxia, Guillem98, buzzard, Mathemagier, scushuaishuai, bugsduggan, keesh, Rollo, Hasenvogel, baku, ... Andrewsarchus, dipiz, Debba, whtshername, abadx, Bazylizz, trashghost, agvard, OGRussHood, Across, Uhu, wadallat, paranoid, QuiltyAsCharged, Kino, Shmartus, Ye Nay Myo Han, PinkNickels, kangaroo
Comments
on 24. June 2026, 20:22 by PinkNickels
Very nice! Shockingly smooth compared to what I expected just at first glance. Bravo
on 11. February 2026, 12:05 by abadx
Really nice to see how these small thermos restrict possible values on kropki black dots. Smooth solve path once you realize what is going on.
on 3. February 2026, 21:03 by Exigus
A lot of nice little deductions in there. Thanks!
Last changed on 3. February 2026, 20:38
on 3. February 2026, 18:45 by baku
For me it was a bit tricky to find the first move on the solution, everything went smooth from there. I would say between 1.5 to 2.5 stars for me.
> It looks like other solvers agree with you. I always find I'm not good at rating my own puzzles.
