Between Whispers
(Published on 4. January 2026, 23:22 by cornflakes23)
Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Between Lines: Digits on a line between two circles must be strictly between the digits in the circles.
- German Whisper: Adjacent digits along a green line must differ by at least 5.
- Thermometers: Digits along thick grey lines increase from the bulb end.
- XV: Cells connected by an X must sum to 10 and cells connected by a V must sum to 5. Not all X's and V's are given.
Note, for the avoidance of doubt:
- All Between Lines and German Whisper lines are overlapping.
- R1C1 and R9C9 cells are simultaneously the end of a Between Line and German Whisper, and the bulb of a Thermometer.
This is my first puzzle. Feedback welcomed.
Solution code: Row 9, left to right (9 digits)
Comments
on 10. January 2026, 05:09 by Ganbatte
I’m impressed that this is your first puzzle. It was fun, thank you!
on 6. January 2026, 02:12 by Supalea
Loved it ❤️
on 6. January 2026, 01:46 by sacklunch
Great puzzle, very fun! Thanks for setting and sharing.
on 5. January 2026, 17:51 by Myfyr MJ
Very nice. Fun colouring puzzle.
on 5. January 2026, 14:04 by Ragna
Very elegant! Thank you. :-)
on 5. January 2026, 09:23 by ragmat12
Great puzzle! Didn't expect it to become a coloring puzzle at the end but was a happy surprise!
on 5. January 2026, 05:07 by ghostmary
Nothing beats a fun combination of rules with a smooth solve! Thanks for sharing :)
on 5. January 2026, 04:12 by eripsa
Congrats on your first puzzle! It was a fun and smooth solve for me.
on 4. January 2026, 23:25 by cornflakes23
Typo correction
