Normal Sudoku rules apply. Place the digits 1-9 in each row, column and box without repetition.
German whispers: Adjacent digits on a green line must have a difference of at least 5. All German whisper lines have been given that would be vertical or horizontal. (i.e. There is a negative constraint, but this does not apply to diagonally adjacent digits.)
Thermometers: Digits on grey thermos must increase from the bulb to the tip.
This is a sequel to Heard No More,
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Solution code: Row 9
on 26. May 2026, 20:48 by Snaques
This was surprisingly fun.
It took some time and for sure had some challenge, but at the same time it never felt hopeless so I think the 3* is probably spot on.
on 24. May 2026, 05:19 by BorisTheSnake
Lots of fun, thanks for setting!
on 23. May 2026, 16:31 by snuuba
Brilliant, I really like this constraint, many thanks
on 23. May 2026, 11:53 by Snookerfan
Very nice, I liked the negative constraint. Thanks!
on 23. May 2026, 01:27 by VitP
this is not level 2.
a good clue is that if you have to track candidate pairs (or worse) across the entire grid until deep in the solve, that's at least level 3
on 22. May 2026, 15:29 by PinkNickels
Very nice. I do quite enjoy this constraint. thanks for another fun puzzle and hope you have a great summer!