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Initial Setter Difficulty: 1-1.5 / 5
Normal Sudoku rules apply
Place the digits 1-9 so that they do not repeat in any row, column, or 3x3 box.
Dutch Flats
Every 5 in the grid must have a '1' directly above it or a '9' directly below it. It may have both, but it doesn't need both.
Kropki (3)
Digits separated by a (3) black kropki dot are in 1:3 ratio.
Digits separated by a (3) white kropki dot have a difference of 3.
Hint to start
Maybe a weekly reminder to think about happy 5s - haha; possibly overpencilmarking runs of kropkis where the central digit is more limited could delay your solve too.
Special Thanks
With the series becoming more popular with guest setters (very grateful), I've realised that I've only released one Flat Mate this year that was exclusively mine (not collab), so I'm hoping to get some of my drafts out that have been sat in the queue the longest - only choosing this one now as it's arguably the easiest.
Guest setters continue though! The next 2 weeks guests are:
Previous Dutch Flat Mate Puzzles
I have removed the list of previous puzzles in the series, as I've noticed it is starting to affect the LMD search function. Previous Dutch Flat Mates can be searched here. This has been a weekly series since '18 Oct 23' and is the 80th consecutive Wednesday!
Lösungscode: Digits from Row 9
am 23. April 2025, 20:49 Uhr von Myfyr MJ
Lovely puzzle.
am 23. April 2025, 19:19 Uhr von Franjo
Nice and very easy (no need for any hints). Thank you very much for sharing.
am 23. April 2025, 15:52 Uhr von PinkNickels
Fun one!
am 23. April 2025, 12:38 Uhr von sujoyku
Superb DFM puzzle! I loved the opening, its flow ... probably I just love the entire puzzle. :) Thank you, Flinty!