Cryptic News (NEWS birthday puzzle)
(Published on 23. February 2026, 18:27 by sujoyku)
Rules:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply, i.e. each row, column and 3x3 region has to contain the digits from 1 to 9 once each.
- Cryptic Clues: Each of the letters N, E, W and S represents a number to be determined by the solver. (Different letters may or may not represent the same number.)
- Killer Cages: Digits in a cage do not repeat and must sum to the clue in the top left.
- Little Killer: Digits on a marked diagonal must sum to the clue outside the grid. (If there is no conflict with other rules, digits on such a diagonal may repeat.)
Here you can solve the puzzle online (many thanks to SennyK for the second link!):
Solution code: Row 5 from left to right (9 digits in total)
Comments
on 24. February 2026, 13:37 by Snookerfan
Great and tricky puzzle, thanks!
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You are much welcome, Snookerfan, thank you for commenting! I am glad that you liked the puzzle.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 24. February 2026, 04:17 by chinesemaster
Very fun and approachable, thanks!
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You are much welcome, chinesemaster, thank you for your comment! I am glad that you had fun solving.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 23. February 2026, 20:47 by Exigus
Quite hard but very enjoyable. Thanks!
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You are much welcome, Exigus, thank you for your comment! I am glad that you enjoyed the puzzle.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 23. February 2026, 18:34 by NEWS
Vielen Dank für das wundervolle Geschenk, sujoyku! Ich habe dieses Meisterwerk sehr genossen!
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Vielen Dank für deinen Kommentar, NEWS! Es freut mich sehr, dass Dir das Rätsel gefallen hat.
Herzliche Grüße, sujoyku
