Janus (Multi Constraint)
(Published on 29. August 2026, 18:30 by tallcat)
No matter how much I try to consciously escape it, I always come back to symmetry and almost symmetrical designs when I set. Because of this push-pull of sorts, Janus felt like an appropriate title for this puzzle - returning to an old favorite of between lines. Happy solving!
Normal sudoku rules apply.
Between Lines: Cells along lines between two filled circles must have values between those in the circles. Digits may repeat on lines if allowed by other rules.
Arrows: Digits on an arrow must sum to the digit in the circle.
Kropki pairs: Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive. Digits separated by a black dot have a 1:2 ratio. Not all dots are necessarily given.
Even/Odd: The grey square indicates an even digit. The grey circle indicates an odd digit.
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Solution code: Row 4, left to right (9 digits, no spaces).
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Solved by Joyofrandomness, Bellsita, gige, Piatato, mathpesto, mihel111, Mattisahuman, Arheus, Vic, miranda_9, bansalsaab, twototenth, SKORP17, pythonssssss, RedBarchetta, hollowpineapple, lmg131, AllesUgo, ... Dendr, jams, CorpJigsQuand, jalebc, opilla, OGRussHood, Tekkren, Aerasharathestia, Treme, kangaroo, BigodenoQuadrado, rinksy, Chopper5, Snow the Jam Man, belarusian644, PancakePie, IamNumberN
Comments
yesterday, 03:22 by PancakePie
What a joy!! Thank you!
on 4. September 2026, 17:32 by rinksy
My first attempt at solving a four-star difficulty. Took me a while, but I got there! Thank you for creating it.
on 3. September 2026, 07:23 by CorpJigsQuand
This cat is one good setter!
on 1. September 2026, 14:58 by Blashyrkh
Great puzzle tallcat!
It felt like I had to use a multitude of different ideas and techniques throughout the solve. The "small" clues did a surprising amount of heavy lifting.
on 31. August 2026, 17:38 by Djirt
Спасибо за прекрасное судоку!
on 31. August 2026, 01:12 by Myxo
Awesome!
on 30. August 2026, 12:08 by Snookerfan
Great puzzle! Enjoyed that immensely, thanks
on 30. August 2026, 12:03 by GeorgeTheToad2
Most enjoyable sudoku.
on 30. August 2026, 04:30 by Elliott810
Brilliant puzzle! Thank you:)
on 29. August 2026, 20:29 by Piatato
Lovely!