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X-Monotonic Arrows

(Published on 31. March 2026, 07:00 by protheph)

This is the full version of the "X-Monotonic Arrows" ruleset. Check out the 6x6 version here: X-Monotonic Arrows (mini)

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Rules:

  • Normal Sudoku Rules Apply: Fill every row, column, and 3x3 box with the digits 1-9 without repetition.
  • X-Monotonic Arrows: The digit X in the first cell seen by a gray arrow outside the grid determines a sequence of X cells in the arrow's direction (including the first cell). This sequence must be strictly monotonic (either strictly increasing or strictly decreasing).
  • Negative Constraint: All possible X-Monotonic Arrows for X > 2 are given. If a border cell contains a digit X (where X > 2) and is the start of a strictly monotonic sequence of at least X cells, an arrow in the direction of the sequence must be present.

Have fun!

Solution code: Column 6, reading downwards

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Solved by Hierophis69, Piff, L00ping007, SKORP17
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on 31. March 2026, 10:11 by Piff
Wow. Very nice.

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