Cryptid
(Published on 30. July 2026, 10:45 by Jay Dyer)
Rules
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Digits in a cage sum to the clue in the cage's corner, and cannot repeat within the cage.
- Digits on an arrow sum to the digit in the arrow's circle.
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Solution code: Column 9
Comments
on 1. August 2026, 22:40 by bhambells
I got bogged down for far too long by using 4 digits that didn't add up to 15!! But apart from that, it was very neat.
on 1. August 2026, 18:17 by madhupt
Lovely puzzle! It all really falls in place quite beautifully. Thanks for sharing.
on 31. July 2026, 18:17 by Playmaker6174
Lovely interactions between the clues and a fun solve overall! I'm glad to test this one earlier for you :)
on 31. July 2026, 18:04 by Djirt
Спасибо, великолепно!
on 31. July 2026, 15:55 by SennyK
Great puzzle :-)
on 31. July 2026, 06:26 by RedBarchetta
No idea what others spotted. Was it a "secret"? I focused on if this then that, cages that must or must not have numbers or certain values. I imagine there is some coloring or set theory. I am 6 whiskley shots in and just kept plugging away. And clearly enjoyed the entire 104 minute solve. Thanks!!
on 30. July 2026, 23:31 by Miatc
What an amazing break-in! 4* break-in, 2* rest of the puzzle in my book, averaging to 3 seems right
on 30. July 2026, 22:36 by applesauce
Flows *so* elegantly. Just wonderful - thank you!
on 30. July 2026, 21:43 by ShuffBeeeell
Took me some extensive A-B scenarios to crack it, great fun! Thanks!
on 30. July 2026, 21:13 by Fool on Hill
Great puzzle - so many little cool points to note. Like Snookerfan, I spotted something early and solved it quickly
on 30. July 2026, 19:52 by Franjo
Thank you very much for creating and sharing another brilliant puzzle. Full of elegance - as usual.
on 30. July 2026, 17:01 by GeorgeTheToad2
Took a while to break in. Flowed very nicely after the break in. Great puzzle.
on 30. July 2026, 16:22 by highonlife
Break in was clever.
Nice puzzle. But i think its closer to 4* than 3
on 30. July 2026, 15:51 by wuc
Brilliant logic ideas. To me 3.5-4*. Very clever setting thx.
on 30. July 2026, 12:55 by mihel111
So much cool tricks. A great break in.
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Thanks for sharing.
on 30. July 2026, 12:04 by Snookerfan
Brilliant puzzle, great setup! I spotted the break-in quickly and solved the puzzle in a 2 star time. Guess I was a bit lucky. Thanks!
on 30. July 2026, 11:58 by Elliott810
Absolutely brilliant construction! For me 3.5* difficulty. Thank you:)
