Odd socks
(Published on 16. April 2026, 11:59 by Fool on Hill)
I have been working with interacting Whispers and Renbans with some dots added. Here is a harder puzzle based around similar ideas to.my puzzle Glyphs. Estimated difficulty 2 based on comments.
Puzzle rules
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Adjacent digits on a green German whisper line differ by at least 5.
On a pink Renban line the digits form a consecutive set with no repeats.
Where two digits are separated by a black dot, one is twice the other. (Partial kropki)
Play here on Sudokupad: Odd socks
Solution code: Row 5
Comments
on 17. April 2026, 10:12 by Fool on Hill
I have hidden a comment with spoilers. However it is worth saying that some of these puzzles I'm setting are easy if you know what you are looking for. If the ideas are new there are some things to work out. Part of the point of publishing them is to show the ideas so people can learn them - both for solving, and in setting. I hope they are interesting for people who do know things - VitP's comment does highlight one thing I was trying to do, and a hidden comment of my own notes an interesting structural feature which might pass a solver by.
It is hard to judge the difficulty of such a puzzle, when a certain amount of prior knowledge/experience makes such a difference. I tend to err on the high side when giving a rating, because I think the 1-2 range should be accessible to newer solvers who are developing their knowledge and experience. I hope puzzles like this one help with that development.
Thanks to all for kind and helpful comments, they are much appreciated.
on 17. April 2026, 01:28 by dingledork
Has VitP ever just enjoyed a puzzle? I have never seen a positive comment from that person. Always hyper-critical of the estimated difficulty level and often posting spoilers. Chill out, dude.
on 16. April 2026, 23:18 by brskri
Really really really wish kind people would refrain from posting puzzle spoilers in normal/open comments. I now must skip this puzzle.
on 16. April 2026, 21:19 by PinkNickels
Awesome setting! Super fun solve.
on 16. April 2026, 16:52 by GeorgeTheToad2
I found this easier than the Glyths puzzle but just as satisfying. Thank you for this series of renban whisper Kropki puzzles.
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Interesting - I suppose the whispers force more squares.
on 16. April 2026, 16:08 by Fool on Hill
Change assessed difficulty.
on 16. April 2026, 15:36 by Snookerfan
Fun puzzle, 2 stars for me, thanks!
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Thanks, was unsure
on 16. April 2026, 15:24 by Gambit
Cool puzzle...definitely not a 4* (4-stars for fun though), more of a 1* puzzle (maybe 2* for beginners). Thanks for sharing.
