Snarky Puppy - Xavi (cipher + German whispers sudoku)
(Published on 8. April 2026, 18:59 by Aspartagcus)
This sudoku is a tribute to one of my favorite bands, Snarky Puppy, and their song "Xavi".
I got to see them live a couple of years ago, and it was absolutely fantastic.
Challenge: Listen to the song while solving and try to finish before it ends! (It's 9:31 long.) Snarky Puppy - Xavi (Official Audio)
Edit: This puzzle was featured on Cracking the Cryptic!
RULES:
Sudoku: Fill each row, column and region with the digits 1-9.
German Whispers: Neighboring digits along the line must have a difference of at least 5.
XV: Digits separated by an X sum to 10. Digits separated by a V sum to 5.
Cipher: Each letter (except X and V) corresponds to a unique digit. A cell with a letter in it contains its corresponding digit.
Fog: Some cells are covered in fog, and will be discovered when neighboring digits are filled in.
And this is the puzzle:
Enjoy!
Link to solve it online
I got to see them live a couple of years ago, and it was absolutely fantastic.
Challenge: Listen to the song while solving and try to finish before it ends! (It's 9:31 long.) Snarky Puppy - Xavi (Official Audio)
Edit: This puzzle was featured on Cracking the Cryptic!
RULES:
Sudoku: Fill each row, column and region with the digits 1-9.
German Whispers: Neighboring digits along the line must have a difference of at least 5.
XV: Digits separated by an X sum to 10. Digits separated by a V sum to 5.
Cipher: Each letter (except X and V) corresponds to a unique digit. A cell with a letter in it contains its corresponding digit.
Fog: Some cells are covered in fog, and will be discovered when neighboring digits are filled in.
And this is the puzzle:
Enjoy!
Link to solve it online
Solution code: Row 1 from left to right.
Last changed on on 29. April 2026, 08:34
Solved by LenD, fergus, SKORP17, Fool on Hill, maniacaljackal, MattJones, ManlyPebbles, KyubiBoy, Elliott810, grrz, lina_hyena, jkuo7, teuthida, macronate, Mr_tn, maglia, abihummel, ole-1995a, OJPS, ... Khatru, PhantasyReal, Druselbert, DrMo, bhambells, k2u5as, HonkIfYouLoveBeer, madhupt, OGRussHood, kangaroo, jillibeans, cschwartz05, IvanZ59, Saskia11, brunnerh, Docbes, antzervos, timww572, Thibaa
Comments
on 29. April 2026, 08:34 by Aspartagcus
Added link to CTC video
on 11. April 2026, 07:09 by QuiltyAsCharged
I'm glad Xavi is an enjoyable song because it took me a bit over two plays to finish! It's an easy puzzle but it has many steps and I'm just slow, lol
on 8. April 2026, 23:24 by MattJones
Cool puzzle - 1.5* for me I think. Thanks!
on 8. April 2026, 19:56 by LenD
Nice theme, took me a repeat play of Xavi to finish :) (maximum 2* for difficulty)
