Vol.6 XV #123

(Published on 12. August 2026, 17:30 by Adrian Klausen)

Rules

1. Base
Normal Sudoku rules apply.

2. XV
Cells joined by an X must contain digits that sum to 10.

Cells joined by a V must contain digits that sum to 5.

Not all X's and V's are necessarily given.

More XV Sudoku puzzles
This puzzle appears as puzzle #123 in my book 128 Handcrafted XV Sudoku. If you enjoyed solving it, you'll find 127 more handcrafted XV puzzles in the full volume, ranging from beginner-friendly introductions to expert-level challenges.

Discover the series
128 Handcrafted Sudoku Variants is an ongoing series where each volume explores a new Sudoku variant. Every book gradually progresses from easy 4×4 puzzles to expert 9×9 challenges, making the series suitable for both newcomers and experienced solvers.

Solution code: Digits in row 3 (left to right).

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Comments

on 14. August 2026, 00:03 by Myfyr MJ
Very nice, maybe just 2 star difficulty, not 3?

on 12. August 2026, 23:18 by Onkel_Dagobert
I‘m sure I did not follow the intended path, but this one took nearly all the tricks up my sleeve, including a certain devilish logic.