Hitting the Sweet Spot
(Published on 29. July 2026, 09:47 by PrissyP)
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Sweet Spots:
Find a Sweet Spot cell on every line such that the cell divides the line into two hitlines.
The digit in the Sweet Spot has two meanings:
- It equals the number of hits on one hitline.
- It equals the sum of the hit digits on the other hitline.
Either hitline may take either role.
A hit is a digit that matches its distance from the Sweet Spot, counting outward from it. The cell adjacent to the Sweet Spot is at distance 1, the next cell is at distance 2, and so on.
Digits may not repeat within a hitline.
Example: In 7694321(6)1235, the Sweet Spot is the digit 6. On the left hitline there are 6 hits, while on the right the hit digits are 1, 2, and 3, whose sum is 6, so the line satisfies the rule.
Solution code: Row 4 left to right
Comments
yesterday, 10:08 by Gunkan
Fascinating puzzle, looks much harder than it is (still 3* imo)
on 30. July 2026, 10:00 by Elliott810
Brilliant puzzle! This definitely deserves more solves. Thank you:)
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Thank you! Yes, I am a little disappointed with only 6 solves, because I was actually quite proud of this one. I'm happy you liked it :)
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on 29. July 2026, 19:28 by PrissyP
tiny fixes
on 29. July 2026, 11:45 by philolologue
All right, I'll give it a go and keep you posted!
on 29. July 2026, 11:12 by philolologue
I know this one is far above my paygrade, but boy would I love to see Simon have a go at it!
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If you think the Rules are interesting Go ahead and try it, it really is not super hard. If you want some guidance on solving it feel free to dm me on discord: prissyp0431
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