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Grouping All but Three

(Published on 3. July 2026, 03:49 by Sneppix)

Grouping All but Three

Rules:

  • Normal sudoku rules apply.

  • Divide all cells in the grid except for r9c7, r9c8, and r9c9 (the grey cells) into groups of orthogonally connected cells. Every group contains exactly one cell with a white circle. The digit in a circle cell, N, indicates the number of cells in that group. The digits in each group must sum to 5 x N. Digits may repeat within a group if allowed by normal Sudoku rules. r9c7, r9c8, and r9c9 are not in any of the groups but are still affected by normal Sudoku rules.

  • As an example, a circle cell containing a 4 is in a group of 4 orthogonally connected cells that sum to 20.

  • Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive. Digits separated by a black dot are in a 1:2 ratio (i.e. one is double the other). Cells separated by either type of dot are in different groups.

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Enjoy!


This is the fourth of my "Grouping" puzzles. You can find the others here:

Solution code: Row 1, left to right


Solved by ysbg123, bansalsaab, Elliott810, Snookerfan, Xean, lsw770770, SKORP17, data_free, lmdemasi, Tilberg, onlainari, caiogi, Fw1728
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on 3. July 2026, 09:50 by Snookerfan
Very nice! Thanks

on 3. July 2026, 06:57 by Elliott810
Brilliant puzzle! Thank you:)

Difficulty:4
Rating:85 %
Solved:13 times
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