Previous Dutch Flat Mate Puzzles
This has been a weekly series since '18 Oct 23'. Here is a spreadsheet link for all the previous puzzles in the series, which also has a few teasers for upcoming constraints/guest setters in the series (subject to change).
This alternative link offers a limited LMD search for Dutch Flat Mates.
Special Thanks
The inspiration for this puzzle is Interval Sums Sudoku by Qodec.
Also a huge shoutout to palpot, who helped me work through a few ideas for this one.
To play the puzzle, please click the image:
Initial Setter Difficulty: 3 / 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.
Interval Sums
Interval Sums: Let A and B be the two cells nearest an outside clue in the row or column indicated by that clue. Then the outside clue represents the sum of the digits in positions A through B, counted from that outside clue away into the grid.
Visual Rules Example:
In order:
21 is the sum of the digits between positions 3 and 5 (yellow) 4+9+8=21
10 is the sum of the digits between positions 2 and 5 (from the right!) 1+4+3+2=10
32 is the sum of the digits between positions 1 and 7 (yellow) 1+7+2+3+5+6+8=32
Hint to start
The Row 1 clue is a quick pencilmark win, now where is 5 in Box 1, without breaking any clues?
Lösungscode: Column 5 Digits
am 21. Mai 2026, 15:22 Uhr von fractalminding
Cool sudoku ❤️
am 9. Mai 2026, 21:38 Uhr von Qodec
What an amazing finish. Clicks together so well!
am 7. Mai 2026, 09:21 Uhr von Snookerfan
Brilliant puzzle! I expected a very difficult and mathy puzzle, but to my surprise it was as smooth as butter. Thanks
am 6. Mai 2026, 17:33 Uhr von Rockon101000
Took me some time to wrap my head around. The interactions between the constraints felt like them must have been a challenge to set - the back and forth was kept both constraints involved until the very end.
am 6. Mai 2026, 14:32 Uhr von Dr Logic
Absolutely fabulous! Flowed super nicely and ever clue was well placed. Great setting!
am 6. Mai 2026, 13:58 Uhr von Flinty
Rules tweak. The original link was https://sudokupad.app/qux4pnxqs6 , although progress should transfer to the new link.
am 6. Mai 2026, 13:26 Uhr von marcmees
very nice. Thanks
am 6. Mai 2026, 13:24 Uhr von isajo4002
What a fun puzzle. I'm glad I showed you the constraint
am 6. Mai 2026, 12:30 Uhr von Franjo
Thank you very much for creating and sharing another wonderful DFM-episode. Interesting how these unusual clues work.
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