Xylophone
(Published on 27. February 2026, 12:05 by Flinty)
Special Thanks(?), Blame(?)
This puzzle was set for one of Scojo's twitch/discord Setting Saturday prompts.
ThePedallingPianist redeemed this prompt where I could essentially only use one word for each letter of the alphabet.
To play the puzzle, please click the image:
Puzzle Link: Click Here
Initial Setter Difficulty: 1.5 / 5
Sudoku
Place numbers 1-9 within minigrids™ and orthogonal queues (rows/columns).
Killer
Etched zones house unique digits totalling indicated large value.
The rules in more accessible words:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply.
- Digits in cages do not repeat and must sum to the indicated totals.
Solution code: Row 1 Digits
Comments
on 20. April 2026, 12:51 by ViKingPrime
It's incredibly tough to make a puzzle this interesting and this accessible. Very well done.
on 28. February 2026, 12:10 by Rollo
Sehr schön konstruiert :-).
on 27. February 2026, 21:23 by Fisherman
Excellent puzzle and an amazing A-Z alphabetical execution.
on 27. February 2026, 19:03 by Plok
Nice puzzle. Thanks.
When you introduce a new term "minigrids" it is good to explain what it is. I assume it is the same as an outlined 3x3 box.
