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"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] February [----] Colin Thomas created today's @TheTimes crossword - and it's another superb puzzle with one or two very tricky crossings Mark has recorded his solve of a recent Listener on our Patreon page - linked below. And check out our new @MinuteCryptic in a Minute daily videos too The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50733 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:15Z 686K followers, 10.8K engagements

"The Puzzle Of Area [--] *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** It's rare nowadays we see a puzzle with the minimum difficulty rating that still has the beauty we always try to showcase on the channel but Area [--] by Michael Lefkowitz is a quite perfect example. It's got a great ruleset and lovely logic - in fact the only downside is it's all over too soon Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/575wand8ltsetting-nogrid=1 Rules: Place the digits 1-5 once each in every row and column. AREA 51: Extend the fence into a loop that doesn't touch itself; if a digit N appears inside the enclosed area"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T20:30Z 686K followers, 20.1K engagements

"The Most Extraordinary Sudoku In YEARS *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Mark was so convinced Simon would be blown away by tonight's sudoku that he asked him to open it live on camera. It's a Kaktuslav puzzle called Forcing but it's also mad. Despite being a "chaos construction" (ie a sudoku whose 9-cell regions can be any shape and need to be discovered rather than given as 3x3 boxes) the ruleset is just a single paragraph long. This has been hewn out of nature itself and is surely one of the most remarkable constructions we've ever showcased. Play the puzzle at the links below:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T20:30Z 686K followers, 98.8K engagements

"Sudoku Experts Play Blue Prince: Part [--] We hope to be able to bring you a stream on Sunday evening. Simon is doing everything he can to overcome his computer issues. Wish us luck The game is available here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569580/Blue_Prince/ *** SUPPORT US HERE *** Join us on Patreon and become part of the best sudoku club this planet has to offer It's as little as $2/month here: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic *** Our New App Is OUT *** GAS Sudoku - Genuinely Approachable Sudoku puzzles by the team on the Discord server - is OUT. Check it out on all platforms"
YouTube Link 2025-12-14T05:29Z 686K followers, 27.9K engagements

"The Best Sudoku Tip Use Snyder Notation #shorts Puzzle Link: https://app.crackingthecryptic.com/sudoku/P4FmNH7q88 In response to viewer suggestions we're planning to make a series of YouTube Shorts (videos less than 1minute long) where we explain some of the secrets of sudoku. This edition looks at Snyder Notation You can find a video where Snyder Notation is talked through in more detail here: https://youtu.be/TomEiPJyQiU"
YouTube Link 2022-01-09T10:00Z 686K followers, 1M engagements

"Sudoku Experts Play Blue Prince: Part [--] You voted for it so we're going back there The game is available here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569580/Blue_Prince/ *** SUPPORT US HERE *** Join us on Patreon and become part of the best sudoku club this planet has to offer It's as little as $2/month here: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic *** Our New App Is OUT *** GAS Sudoku - Genuinely Approachable Sudoku puzzles by the team on the Discord server - is OUT. Check it out on all platforms but here's a Steam link to start you off"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T00:31Z 686K followers, 17.1K engagements

"Sudoku Experts Play Blue Prince: Part [--] We'll be attempting to stream on Monday evening this week. Look forward to seeing you there :) The game is available here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569580/Blue_Prince/ *** SUPPORT US HERE *** Join us on Patreon and become part of the best sudoku club this planet has to offer It's as little as $2/month here: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic *** Our New App Is OUT *** GAS Sudoku - Genuinely Approachable Sudoku puzzles by the team on the Discord server - is OUT. Check it out on all platforms but here's a Steam link to start you off"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T03:56Z 686K followers, 20.6K engagements

"A Viewer Solves Sudoku With Simon: Episode [--] *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Last month Beatrice won our competition and very kindly agreed to make a sudoku video with Simon. Mark selected the puzzle Caves Can Hide Secrets by cornishjohn. This is a seriously challenging and interesting puzzle how will our dynamic duo get on Play the puzzle at the link below: https://sudokupad.app/f75ku3v4p7 Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Digits along an arrow sum to the digit in that arrows circle. Shade some cells in the grid such that they form an orthogonally connected area. All unshaded cells must be part of"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T10:00Z 686K followers, [----] engagements

"How Can This Sudoku Possibly Solve *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** An absolutely amazing sudoku tonight from Sneppix (a new name to us) called Grouping All But One. It's a puzzle with so much depth and some fascinating underlying ideas. however it's probably not easy. See how you go Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/xyib4cu1cz Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Divide all cells in the grid except for r9c7 (the grey cell) into groups of orthogonally connected cells. Every group contains exactly one cell with a white square. The digit in a square cell N indicates the number of"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T20:30Z 686K followers, 13.4K engagements

"How To Do Hard Sudokus In [--] Minutes You can try today's lovely puzzle from Sam Cappleman-Lynes here: https://cracking-the-cryptic.web.app/sudoku/HN9JpHNGPH TRY OUR CLASSIC SUDOKU APP AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/classic-sudoku/id1488838275ls=1 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1188330/Classic_Sudoku/ Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.StudioGoya.ClassicSudoku&hl=en_US TRY OUR SANDWICH SUDOKU APP AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sandwich-sudoku/id1476116705ls=1 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1117310/Sandwich_Sudoku/ Android:"
YouTube Link 2019-12-12T20:59Z 686K followers, 2.5M engagements

"The 9th Symphony Of Sudoku *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** We know very little about this sudoku apart from it's only the second puzzle constructed by Timpanist who is a French Horn player What we have since discovered is that this is a bit of a masterpiece. A really fascinating ruleset and an even more fascinating solve. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/185kxmxozs Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Draw a single closed loop that moves orthogonally and does not branch or intersect itself. The loop must visit every cell except for the nine cells containing a [--]. The 3x3 box"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T20:30Z 686K followers, 36.1K engagements

"Sudoku Experts Play Blue Prince: Part [--] CONTINUED Simon finishes up Day [--]. We'll monitor the comments on this video and consider what we do next re Blue Prince. (And we certainly appreciate that the circumstances of this video were not ideal in terms of the availability of information. and that therefore as a viewing experience it may not be everything that everybody hoped for. All we can do is apologise.) The game is available here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569580/Blue_Prince/ *** SUPPORT US HERE *** Join us on Patreon and become part of the best sudoku club this planet has to"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T15:15Z 686K followers, 12.7K engagements

"Master The Basics Of Advanced Sudoku Solving You can try the puzzle featured in the video here: https://cracking-the-cryptic.web.app/sudoku/r8qHDTpBDf SUPPORT US + ACCESS EXCLUSIVE "CRACKING THE CRYPTIC" PUZZLES/VIDEOS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecr. SEND US PUZZLES TO SOLVE/CONTACT US crackingthecryptic@gmail.com FOLLOW US Twitter: #crypticcracking @crypticcracking SOFTWARE We sometimes use Duncan's Sudoku Solver which is available at http://www.littlegogs.com/index.shtml Or our own software which you can access by clicking on the links under the video. ABOUT US Hi We're"
YouTube Link 2019-07-19T19:00Z 685K followers, 301.8K engagements

"As Good As A Crossword Gets: The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] October [----] We wish the world could enjoy the crossword pyrotechnics on display today from John Guiver in today's @TheTimes crossword. It's an absolute tour de force in which every single clue just leaves you shaking your head in admiration. It is VERY hard but it is worth every moment you'll spend in its company. The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50292 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T13:45Z 686K followers, 21.8K engagements

"BEGINNER video: How to solve a cryptic crossword Simon starts at the very beginning explaining how to solve the Quick Cryptic that appeared in The Times on [--] Dec [--]. cracking the cryptic crackingthecryptic how to solve cryptic crossword the times cryptic clues beginner guide guide beginner simon anthony mark goodliffe cracking the cryptic crackingthecryptic how to solve cryptic crossword the times cryptic clues beginner guide guide beginner simon anthony mark goodliffe"
YouTube Link 2017-12-30T20:35Z 686K followers, 104.8K engagements

"The 100th Puzzle By A Sudoku Legend *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** This is maths professor Dorlir's 100th sudoku construction and we're delighted to have a go at it today. (We were slightly surprised to find we'd only solver [--] of the first 99) It features a brand new type of line which leads to lots of original logic. This is fantastic and fun Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/8ui7lv2d7j Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. On each line there is exactly one cell whose value is greater than the sum of any other two cells on that line. CLASSIC SUDOKU 2: OUR BRAND NEW APP We've"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T20:30Z 686K followers, 36.1K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 31st January [----] Threes and sixes; such variability lately What will happen on #Wordle today #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T10:00Z 685K followers, 27.1K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] January [----] James McGaughey returns in The Times today with another of his stunning crossword puzzles. Some of these clues will almost make you gasp they're that clever - and one might make you laugh :) (Mark has recorded his speedrun of this puzzle over on our Patreon page - linked below.) The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50668 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T14:15Z 686K followers, 14.8K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 25th January [----] Sometimes #Wordle gives you lemons - but then you just have to make lemonade . #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T10:00Z 685K followers, 23.2K engagements

"An Eerie Ruleset Today . Here's where you can try Dutch-pelgnger by ChinStrap: https://sudokupad.app/t4fevoplnv Fill each cell of the main 9x9 grid such that every row column and 3x3 box contains a [--] and eight different digits from 1-9. No two rows no two columns and no two boxes may be missing the same digit. For each [--] in the grid the digits missing in its row column and region must be three different digits. The cells outside the grid must filled in with the digits that are missing from the corresponding row/column/box. Adjacent digits on an orange Dutch whisper line must differ by at"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T23:00Z 686K followers, [----] engagements

""This Is Genius". A Sudoku So Good You Might Solve It Twice. *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** When a constructor as gifted as ICHTUES describes a puzzle as genius it's definitely worth paying attention to it. It's Math Pesto's birthday today so when better to attempt Carnival - the sudoku ICHTUES was so delighted by It's 2/5 for difficulty and absolutely lovely. Do have a go Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/2hn8xg3p9b Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Digits in a cage cannot repeat and must sum to the given total. CLASSIC SUDOKU 2: OUR BRAND NEW APP We've released the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T20:30Z 686K followers, 54.6K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] December [----] Today's wonderful cryptic puzzle is by James McGaughey again and it's being tackled by Mark 13-times champion of the Times Crossword Competition The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50535 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm understand that these puzzles deserve a wider audience. *** ON PATREON *** Mark's solve of The Times Club"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T11:54Z 686K followers, 10.8K engagements

"MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 7th February [----] In a new series Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic clue. in a minute. or slightly more :) #minutecryptic #crossword #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T14:00Z 686K followers, 14.8K engagements

"These Lines may Coexist Peacefully Here's where you can try X-ist by Riffclown: https://sudokupad.app/xclqgh5tsm Normal sudoku rules apply. Digits may not repeat along a marked diagonal. Adjacent digits on a line must have a difference of at least [--]. No two digits on a line can be consecutive regardless of their position on the line. Digits may not repeat on a line. (All lines are thus both German Whisper and Nabner lines) OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic We are pleased to bring Duality III from Skunkworks as"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T23:00Z 685K followers, 12.8K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] November [----] After last week's fireworks from John Guiver we're privileged today with another pyrotechnic feat of clue construction from James McGaughey who has set a@TheTimes crossword of startling brilliance (and difficulty). Definitely a contender for clue of the year in this one too. Which one The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50425 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T15:00Z 686K followers, 18.3K engagements

"MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 8th February [----] In a new series Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic clue. in a minute. or slightly more :) #minutecryptic #crossword #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T14:00Z 686K followers, 36.7K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass For [--] September [----] James McGoughey set today's beautiful crossword in @TheTimes and for once on a Friday it's not too monstrous The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50100 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm understand that these puzzles deserve a wider audience. *** NEW CONTENT ON PATREON *** Simon has been releasing a series of videos in which"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T12:15Z 686K followers, 12K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] December [----] Today's brilliant cryptic puzzle is by the legend John Guiver and Simon has his dictionary on screen. The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50502 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm understand that these puzzles deserve a wider audience. *** NEW CONTENT ON PATREON *** Mark's new solve of The Times Club Monthly Special is live today"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T13:00Z 686K followers, 14.3K engagements

"The Swordfish And The Finned Swordfish: A Simple Explanation Simon discusses the Swordfish and Finned Swordfish Sudoku pattern and explains how with the help of Hodoku software they could help solve last Friday's Diabolical Sudoku from The Daily Telegraph. swordfish sudoku swordfish sudoku x-wing sudoku x wing sudoku finned swordfish finned swordfish advanced sudoku sudoku expert swordfish sudoku hodoku diabolical sudoku extreme sudoku hard sudoku expert sudoku difficult sudoku fiendish sudoku swordfish pattern sudoku jellyfish sudoku squirm bag squirmbag swordfish explained swordfish for"
YouTube Link 2018-11-12T23:32Z 685K followers, 47.3K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] November [----] The most incredible treat today from John Guiver who has set a@TheTimes crossword for the ages (including at least one contender for 'clue of the year'). Don't worry if you found this one tough - it's one of the hardest puzzles since records began. but it's worth every moment you'll spend in its company. The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50392 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T14:00Z 686K followers, 18.6K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 28th January [----] Normal #Wordle in a Minute rules apply - what will the game offer today #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T10:00Z 685K followers, 27.6K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] January [----] What a start to the new year it's been and the extraordinary clue-writing continues with John Guiver providing today's puzzle. It's hard to know where to start in terms of the sheer linguisitc pyrotechnics on display here; this is as good as it gets. The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50621 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T13:30Z 686K followers, 16.1K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 30th January [----] Two threes in a row - has #Wordle entered a passive phase #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T10:00Z 685K followers, 32.5K engagements

"A Sudoku With Only [--] Given Digits: [----] Edition *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** With a title like that it could only be Aad van de Wetering His new puzzle Squares And Primes Harmony showcases his style perfectly - an original and yet simple ruleset but some fasinating logic under the surface. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/qndcjysi43 Rules Normal sudoku rules apply. The cells in the grid are numbered from [--] to [--] in normal reading order ie [--] at the upper left . [--] at the upper right until [--] at the bottom right. The digit in a cell with a square number is itself a square"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T20:30Z 686K followers, 47.1K engagements

"How Easy Is This Fog Sudoku *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Br1312te returns to the channel tonight with a lovely Halloween-themed puzzle called Creatures In The Dynamic Fog. This is fog sudoku at its best and perhaps a smidge harder than the 2/5 difficulty rating suggests. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/ey3tqoay3j Rules: Normal Sudoku rules apply but once again strange things are afoot. Fog has filled the land thicker than ever before and within it lurk many Creatures of the night Yet fear not If you can find them friendly Wisps will aid you in navigating the fog. There is"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T19:30Z 686K followers, 67.3K engagements

"A Tough Constructor gives us a Break Here's where you can try the relatively approachable [----] by Lizzy01: https://sudokupad.app/xl1dhvvzjt Normal sudoku rules apply. Red (circled) clues are sandwiches i.e. they indicate the sum of the digits between the [--] and the [--] in the corresponding row or column. Blue clues are X-sums i.e. they indicate the sum of the first X digits in the corresponding row or column where X is the digit in the first cell. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic We are pleased to bring Duality III"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T23:00Z 686K followers, 10.8K engagements

"MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 6th February [----] In a new series Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic clue. in a minute. or slightly more :) #minutecryptic #crossword #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 686K followers, 42.7K engagements

"How To Solve The Times Crossword: Masterclass For [--] August [----] Steve Bartlett set today's crossword in @TheTimes and it's a very good workout especially if you are newer to the cryptics and want to understand some of the key principles involved. And what about the Quick Cryptic today Surely the hardest "Quick" Cryptic ever from Breadman The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50045 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T13:45Z 686K followers, 15.9K engagements

"Whispers In The Sudoku Shadows *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** It's been a long time since we featured a puzzle by Scruffamudda but tonight's sudoku shows what we've been missing. This is a really clever yin yang idea which seems underclued when you first think about it Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/e8vw82a7x0 Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Shade some cells such that all shaded cells are orthogonally connected all unshaded cells are orthogonally connected and no 2x2 square is completely shaded or unshaded. Every dot must touch a shaded cell. Adjacent digits within the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T20:30Z 686K followers, 27K engagements

"Can you Handle these Skewed Sudoku Sets Here's where you can try Leaning in by Thenonymous: https://sudokupad.app/ho51fykiy7 Normal sudoku rules apply. Adjacent digits along a green line must differ by at least [--]. Each adjacent set of three digits along a beige line contains one digit from [--] [--] one digit from [--] [--] [--] and one digit from [--] [--] [--] [--]. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic We are pleased to bring Duality III from Skunkworks as our February Patreon reward. This is the third time we have shared Duality sudoku"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T23:00Z 686K followers, 14.8K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] December [----] Today's brilliant cryptic puzzle is by James McGaughey and it's an absolute pearl. The phrasing of the clues is just perfection time and again. The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50470 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm understand that these puzzles deserve a wider audience. *** NEW CONTENT ON PATREON *** Mark's new solve of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T12:35Z 686K followers, 10.9K engagements

"MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 5th February [----] In a new series Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic clue. in a minute. or slightly more :) #minutecryptic #crossword #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 686K followers, 33.1K engagements

"One Of The Best Puzzles You'll Ever See. *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** An absolutely world class sudoku tonight from Fenners again. Just look at the symmetry It's full of the most gorgeous logic and the way it all unwinds in simply wonderful. Give yourself a great treat and try this one Play the puzzle at the link below: https://sudokupad.app/vagzppve3v Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. The 3x3 box borders divide a blue line into segments. Each segment along a line has the same sum. (This segment sum can be different for different lines). Digits on a pink line form a set of non-repeating consecutive"
YouTube Link 2025-08-27T19:30Z 685K followers, 54.2K engagements

"The Dog is Sneaking around in the Fog Here's where you can attempt Cookie Crime 1: Hide And Sneak by Sandra & Nala: https://sudokupad.app/sotpbtg8o1 Placing correct digits might clear some fog. Each row column and region contains the digits 1-9 once each. A region is an orthogonally connected collection of cells. The shape and position of the regions have to be determined. There are [--] blue circles (with thicker outline) in the grid. Each blue circle belongs to a different region. Additionally there are black circles (with thinner outline). These can be in any region and a region can have more"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T23:00Z 686K followers, 11.5K engagements

""CTC" makes this a great puzzle Try Akash Doulani's CTC Consecutive Sudoku here: https://app.crackingthecryptic.com/webapp/PDrrDndbNp Normal sudoku rules apply and cells surrounding a black dot must contain consecutive digits. Miracle Sudoku is OUT on Android Steam and App Store. Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1377260/Miracle_Sudoku/ App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527363795 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.StudioGoya.MiracleSudokuCTC CTC FAN DISCORD SERVER https://discord.gg/BbN89j5 OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND TRY OUR NEW PUZZLE"
YouTube Link 2020-10-02T22:00Z 686K followers, 25.4K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] August [----] Today Jason Crampton returns in The Times with a puzzle that's rather easier than last week's monster but still contains a wealth of sublime clues. The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/49966 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm understand that these puzzles deserve a wider audience. https://times.xwdsnitch.link/crosswords *** NEW"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T13:15Z 686K followers, 19K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 1st February [----] Soon #Wordle is going to start recycling its answers . but not yet #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T10:00Z 685K followers, 23.5K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] September [----] John Guiver's puzzle last week is a tough act to follow but James McGaughey extraordinary crossword makes a brilliant attempts. There are at least [--] or [--] worldies in this one and every clue showcases a master of the cruciverbal art. Fantastic The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50169 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T12:45Z 686K followers, 15.1K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 26th January [----] Another day on the #Wordle treadmill with a streak of over a month to defend. #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Here's our Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T10:00Z 685K followers, 25.5K engagements

"This Is A "Top 10" Sudoku For [----] *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** How how it is in the top [--] we'd be interested in your thoughts on but tonight's fantastic puzzle Heavy Is The Crown by sujoyku is utterly fantastic. The symmetry is extraordinary and must of the logic feels fresh and interesting. A real stunner. (Please also check out the bonus video today in which Simon solves a crossword with Peter Svidler one of the greatest chess players of the last two decades.) Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/c3qu3xglut Rules Normal sudoku rules apply. Every set of four sequential"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T20:30Z 686K followers, 36.6K engagements

"MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 4th February [----] In a new series Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic clue. in a minute. or slightly more :) #minutecryptic #crossword #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T14:00Z 686K followers, 34.1K engagements

"The Times Crossword Halloween Masterclass: [--] October [----] The brilliant polymath John Grimshaw returns as the setter of today's @TheTimes crossword. Lots and lots to learn from here and a delight too of a different kind in today's Quick Cryptic by Cheeko The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50314 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm understand that these puzzles deserve a wider"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T13:30Z 686K followers, 16.8K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] January [----] What a start to the new year it's been. Last week's incredible puzzle from John Henderson and with a Snitch rating way over [---] agin today we tackle James McGaughey's crossword - which is also decimating the leaderboards on The Times' site The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50624 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm understand"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T14:00Z 686K followers, 16.9K engagements

"Minutecryptic in a Minute - 3rd February [----] In a new series Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic clue. in a minute. or slightly more :) #minutecryptic #crossword #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T14:01Z 685K followers, 31K engagements

"The Spiral: A Sudoku Movie *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Andrewsarchus is not only the name of an extinct dinosaur it's also the pseudonym of a terrifying puzzle constructor. When Andrewsarchus decides to flex it's time to get very scared because the sudokus get beyond clever. This one is called Death Spiral; it's 5/5 for difficulty and this is a movie. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/he396mr00y Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Region Sum Line (blue): 3x3 box borders divide the region sum line into segments with equal sums. Modular Lines (teal): Any run of three sequential"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T20:30Z 686K followers, 38.3K engagements

"Sudoku Competitions - for the Win Here's where you can try Numbered Rooms Sudoku by Jonas Gleim: https://sudokupad.app/420s9bg0dc Normal sudoku rules apply. A clue's digit must appear in the Nth position looking into the grid in the row/column where N is the digit in the first position. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic We are pleased to bring Duality III from Skunkworks as our February Patreon reward. This is the third time we have shared Duality sudoku hunts with you and we are sure you will love this pack."
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T23:00Z 686K followers, 15.6K engagements

"This Sudoku is Good Enough for Me Here's where you can try a fait la rue Michel by Patrick Junke: https://sudokupad.app/daypits38m Normal sudoku rules apply. The grid hides a labyrinth: a single continuous region of orthogonally connected cells. A [--] block may never consist entirely of labyrinth cells. There are no dead ends in the labyrinth (every labyrinth cell is connected to at least two other labyrinth cells). All remaining cells are walls. Walls form isolated groups of exactly four orthogonally connected cells. Isolated means that wall cells from different groups cannot touch each other"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T23:00Z 686K followers, [----] engagements

"One Of The Cleverest Sudokus We've EVER Seen: Rat Run [--] (S3: E4) *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** The new season of Rat Run has been incredible so far but tonight's sudoku Between You And Me is simply one of the cleverest puzzles we have ever seen. Marty Sears has outdone himself again - it's close to magic. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/1b3iaeit8s Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Finkz and Phinx must both reach the cupcakes by finding a path through the maze. The paths must not visit any cell more than once cross themselves or each other or pass through any thick maze"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T20:30Z 686K followers, 35.6K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 4th February [----] #Wordle has been kind to Mark lately - that could all end now . #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T10:00Z 686K followers, 23K engagements

"The Sudoku Discovery Of The Decade *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Atticus837 has made an astonishing discovery. Tonight's puzzle is one of those Miracle Sudoku grids that feels more like a fundamental law of nature than a logical exercise. It's called Hypnotic Suggestion it's very approachable and it'll probably make you think for a while even after you've solved it Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/qt0xjevecl Rules: Stare into the swirling sudoku grid as I count down to one and back up again. Let my voice wash over you as you relax your mind and enter a state of calm"
YouTube Link 2025-07-09T19:30Z 686K followers, 374.8K engagements

"The Knight Takes his Last Meal Here's where you can try The Knight's Last Meal by Dook: https://sudokupad.app/8ebxp1fhz8 Normal sudoku rules apply. In cages digits must sum to the same number which has to be deduced. Digits cannot repeat in a cage. Cells separated by a knight's move in chess can't have the same digit. Clues outside the grid show the sum of the digits sandwiched between the [--] and the [--] in that row/column. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic We are pleased to bring Duality III from Skunkworks as our"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T23:00Z 686K followers, 11.6K engagements

"One Of The BEST Fog Sudoku Puzzles We've Ever Seen *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Wow we were not expecting that. Quadcopter by arctan bears a lot of similarities in its set-up with other sudokus we've seen before (including Aad van de Wetering's [--] Million Views puzzle from a few days ago). This is a different beast altogether though. The symmetry which barely gives up is extraordinary and tantalising. Don't miss this one Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/9lceh4k7v3 Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Both main diagonals are marked with a blue line. On either diagonal no digit"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T20:30Z 685K followers, 52.6K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 29th October [----] Another attempt to get #Wordle in six goes or less - in Hard Mode . #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T10:01Z 685K followers, 24.2K engagements

"The Best Times Crossword I've Ever Solved: Masterclass For [--] September [----] John Guiver set today's crossword in @TheTimes. This has everything - including probably the greatest collection of clues I've seen in a broadsheet daily puzzle. Incredible. The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50100 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm understand that these puzzles deserve a wider"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T13:01Z 686K followers, 21.9K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] September [----] Colin Thomas returns with today's @TheTimes crossword and a very fine example of the form it is too. Also very rare that one's favourite clue is the very final Down clue (as we always assume the constructor will be bored of writing clues by the time he/she gets to that one) The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50190 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T12:45Z 686K followers, 14.7K engagements

"Which Line Uses Which Rule Here's where you can try Strange Boxes by Abraham Rosenschein (sorry for calling you Adam Abraham): https://sudokupad.app/bhvl8agbtg Normal sudoku rules apply. A pink line contains a set of non-repeating consecutive digits in any order. Adjacent cells along a green line must have a difference of at least [--]. Cells joined by a V sum to [--]. For each line type all cells that change direction and all cells that go straight have the same parity although a yellow cell is exempt from this rule. The solver must determine which parity applies to which cells in which line type."
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T23:01Z 686K followers, 13.9K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] February [----] John Halpern created today's @TheTimes crossword - and it's a superb puzzle. Lots of puns today and some wonderful clueing. Mark has recorded his solve of a recent Listener on our Patreon page - linked below. And check out our new @MinuteCryptic in a Minute daily videos too The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50687 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T13:15Z 686K followers, 12.5K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 2nd February [----] A good run of threes beating fives lately in #Wordle - can we extend it today #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T10:01Z 685K followers, 25.1K engagements

"MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 10th February [----] - WHAT In a new series Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic clue. in a minute. or slightly more :) #minutecryptic #crossword #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T14:01Z 686K followers, 16.7K engagements

"This Is What A 100%-Rated Sudoku Looks Like. *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** A very welcome return tonight for Dying Flutchman whose puzzle Yin Yang Sum Frame Sudoku has managed to accrue the hallowed perfect 100% rating on Logic Masters (and keep it for a month) This is original and brilliant throughout - fantastic stuff Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/64pxbo25nr Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Colour the grid using two colours such that all cells of the same colour are orthogonally connected and no 2x2 area is fully one colour. Outside clues give the sum of the first"
YouTube Link 2026-01-25T20:30Z 686K followers, 55.8K engagements

"A Simple Sudoku Innovation *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** It is rare that a Nahileon sudoku gives the solver a chance at a quick solve but this lovely puzzle DOES afford that opportunity. Of course you have to not overlook simple points (ahem.) but it's there for you if your eyes and brain work together :) Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/9cgfyvodo8 Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Colour each cell in one of two different colours where cells containing the same digit must have the same colour. If an orthogonally connected group of cells of the same colour has one or more"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T19:30Z 686K followers, 40.6K engagements

"The Puzzle Master Skews his Boxes Here;'s where you can try Skewed Boxes by Aad van de Wetering: https://sudokupad.app/0g7nns4iny Place the digits [--] to [--] once each in every row column and region. Note that isolated cells (like r1c1) are part of the region of the same colour on the other side of the grid). Digits cannot repeat within a bold outlined region. Cells separated by a single knight's move (in chess) in the grid cannot contain the same digit. No domino in the grid can contain consecutive digits. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T23:01Z 686K followers, 13.3K engagements

"How the Times Crossword Champion solved the Final Puzzle On Saturday 11th October Mark took part in and won the final of the Times (Cryptic) Crossword Championship for this year. Here he takes us through the puzzle by the great John Guiver that the final five competitors were asked to solve. You can see footage of the final itself here: (https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Rbv_WESymlw) Later today on Patreon we will be posting Mark's first attempt at Spyder by Sabre a very tough Listener crossword from recent weeks. Simon already has shown us his solve. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T09:15Z 686K followers, 43.9K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 27th January [----] Mark has created a month on his new #Wordle streak - can he prolong it #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T10:01Z 685K followers, 27K engagements

"Colouring Your Sudoku Has Never Been So Fun *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** A fabulous idea and execution tonight from James Sinclair in the form of his new puzzle Stickiest Notes. A really original ruleset with some fantastic logic to boot - just a great way to spend some sudoku time :) Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/james-sinclair/stickiest-notessetting-nogrid=1 A colour-blind friendly version is available here: https://sudokupad.app/james-sinclair/stickiest-notes-with-labelssetting-nogrid=1 Rules: Divide the grid into nine regions each consisting of nine"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T20:30Z 685K followers, 37.8K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 6th February [----] A six yesterday rather shook Mark - will he get back on his #Wordle horse today #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T10:01Z 686K followers, 25.9K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 5th February [----] It's another day of challenge as Mark tries to keep his #Wordle streak going . #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T10:01Z 686K followers, 27.4K engagements

"The Miracle Sudoku You can try one of the most extraordinary puzzles we've ever seen by Mitchell Lee here: https://cracking-the-cryptic.web.app/sudoku/tjN9LtrrTL OUR NEW THERMO SUDOKU APP IS OUT ON APP STORE (STEAM & GOOGLE PLAY is IMMINENT) AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thermo-sudoku/id1513994223 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1316390/Thermo_Sudoku/ NEW CRACKING THE CRYPTIC MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/cracking-the-cryptics-store THE FIRST SUDOKU PUZZLE HUNT BY BEN NEEDHAM https://www.patreon.com/posts/36694746 OUR CHESS SUDOKU APP IS NOW OUT AppStore:"
YouTube Link 2020-05-10T19:30Z 685K followers, 4.9M engagements

"What If Your Normal Sudoku Technique Fails *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Two mighty names in the world of sudoku collide today and provide a truly exceptional puzzles: it's called Six Hit Wonder and it's the work of ChinStrap and Marty Sears And it's fog of war. and although he's spent a long time in its company Simon still has no clue how to efficiently solve it :) Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/hqa07qdm2hsetting-nogrid=true Rules Normal sudoku rules apply. Entering correct digits may clear fog somewhere in the grid. No guessing is necessary. All circles are outside the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T20:30Z 685K followers, 41.9K engagements

"Characters Hidden by Fog Here's where you can attempt Big Zs by James Kopp: https://sudokupad.app/69x5obq89n Normal sudoku rules apply. Placing a correct digit may clear fog somewhere in the grid. The digits along an arrow sum to a two-digit number (reading left-to-right) in that arrow's oval. Cells separated by an X sum to [--] and cells separated by a V sum to [--]. Not all possible Xs and Vs are necessarily given. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic We are pleased to bring Duality III from Skunkworks as our February"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T23:01Z 686K followers, 17.9K engagements

"MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 2nd February [----] In a new series Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic clue. in a minute. or slightly more :) #minutecryptic #crossword #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T14:01Z 686K followers, 16.7K engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 29th January [----] #Wordle in a Minute tries not to get over-excited when things are going well . #Wordle #Wordleinaminute #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T10:01Z 685K followers, 23.1K engagements

"MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 9th February [----] In a new series Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic clue. in a minute. or slightly more :) #minutecryptic #crossword #wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames Wordle Wordleinaminute wordgames"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T14:01Z 686K followers, 21.5K engagements

"That Is One Strange-Looking Sudoku *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** We remember MathGuy_12's first puzzle - which was featured in a Numberphile video His latest is a sudoku/fillomino hybrid that's had some very strong recommendations in the last [--] hours. Unsurprisingly this is with good reason It's a fascinating puzzle with some unusual and lovely ideas at its heart. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/420l0gdv0c Rules: Numbers may not repeat within cages. Within the inner 5x5 grid: Place the digits [--] to [--] such that digits do not repeat in any row or column. Considering all rows"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T20:30Z 686K followers, 23.5K engagements

"Sudoku Secrets No. 1: The Phistomefel Ring #shorts In response to viewer suggestions we're planning to make a series of YouTube Shorts (videos less than 1minute long) where we explain some of the secrets of sudoku. This edition looks at The Phistomefel Ring. You can find a video where the Phistomefel Ring is important here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=ZLcey7qiXv8"
YouTube Link 2021-12-15T10:00Z 686K followers, 196.9K engagements

"The Loneliest Little X ever Here's where you can try The Lonely X by Chip Sounder: https://sudokupad.app/czl46gmq8l Normal sudoku rules apply. Adjacent digits along a green line differ by at least [--]. Cells separated by an X sum to [--]. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic You have until the 20th to send in the answer to Duality III sudoku hunt nineteen intriguing puzzles by Skunkworks this months Patreon reward. Each line or constraint in each puzzle plays two roles resulting in some fascinating logical interactions"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T23:00Z 686K followers, 12.9K engagements

"Sudoku Secrets No. 2: The X-Wing #shorts In response to viewer suggestions we're planning to make a series of YouTube Shorts (videos less than 1minute long) where we explain some of the secrets of sudoku. This edition looks at The X-Wing. You can find a video where the X-Wing is important here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=gVT786t1Kjk"
YouTube Link 2021-12-16T10:00Z 686K followers, 1.9M engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] January [----] Happy New Year Today's cryptic puzzle is by Mark Kelmanson and there's lots to learn as usual even if you're a seasoned solver - look at the times taken by some of the greatest out there The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50532 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so and helps the dreaded YouTube algorithm understand that these puzzles deserve a wider audience. *** ON"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T13:30Z 686K followers, 15.8K engagements

"This New Sudoku Rule Is SO Fun *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Matt Tressel has come up with a new sudoku idea involving the magnet It leads to some really counterintuitive logic and a puzzle that while not desperately difficult certainly holds its own (and is really interesting) Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/mjek1gdfcg Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Magnets: A digit in a magnet cell (M) is the sum of all digits seen in the indicated direction up to the first cell seen that contains a digit larger than M. CLASSIC SUDOKU 2: OUR BRAND NEW APP We've released the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T20:30Z 686K followers, 59.2K engagements

"Only [--] People Have Solved This Sudoku *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** We aren't sure how hard this sudoku is but we do know it's a remarkable idea with some incredible logic It's called Besties [--] and it's a sequel to a puzzle we've featured before. and it's by Jeet Sampat who has created something really memorable. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/0lft1u2q32 Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Two cells separated by a single Chess knight's move must contain different digits. Digits within a cage must sum to the clue in the cages top-left corner. The clue outside the grid gives"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T19:30Z 686K followers, 172.8K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] January [----] Happy New Year Today's cryptic puzzle is by John Henderson and with a Snitch rating way over [---] this is a beast of a crossword You can achieve the leaderboard on the Times site with [--] errors (and come 51st). Don't be discouraged if you get stuck on this one. it's magnificent but also mean ;) The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50575 If you enjoy these videos PLEASE subscribe to the channel. It is free to do so"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T13:45Z 686K followers, 19.2K engagements

"There's Plenty of Hearts in a Full Deck Here's where you can try More Powerful Than Hate by FullDeck and Missing a Few Cards: https://sudokupad.app/za3z46tyiu Normal sudoku rules apply. Any set of three adjacent cells along a peach line contain a low digit (123) a middle digit (456) and a high digit (789). Digits along a pink line form a set of non-repeating consecutive digits in some order. Digits along a red line alternate between odd and even. Digits in cells separated by a white dot are consecutive. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T23:00Z 686K followers, [----] engagements

"With Love to a Great Community . Tomorrow morning we will upload Simon's collaboration with Beatrice last month's Patreon reward winner Here's where you can try today's puzzle Hearts and Flowers by James Kopp: https://sudokupad.app/c5jnbcdxf1 Normal sudoku rules apply. Orthogonally adjacent cells do not sum to [--] or [--]. Adjacent digits along a green line have a difference of at least [--]. Cells separated by a flower sum to [--]. OUR PATREON PAGE JOIN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT US AND TRY OUR PUZZLE HUNTS https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic You have until the 20th to send in the answer to Duality"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T23:00Z 686K followers, [----] engagements

"Why Is "11x + 2y" A Sudoku Secret *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** It may only be [--] days since we tackled Marty Sears' most recent Rat Run sudoku but it's Valentine's Day and of all the puzzles you've sent us this one has had the most recommendations It seems Split Ends include a romantic theme Anyway this of course is a fantastic puzzle that is especially wonderful if you enjoy some mild arithmetic with your romance Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/pbe8o0wy1e Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Each horizontal blonde line sums to a [--] digit number. These two digits are at the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T20:30Z 686K followers, 19.8K engagements

"A Sudoku With Only [--] Given Digits You can try this quite remarkable construction by Aad van de Wetering here: https://cracking-the-cryptic.web.app/sudoku/2QM8JHJ4HB Normal sudoku rules apply. In addition both marked diagonals must also contain the digits [--] to [--]. Cells that are a knight's move apart (in chess) cannot contain the same digit. The central 3x3 box must form a magic square. Nicolas Rasmussen's puzzle hunt can be played free here https://www.patreon.com/posts/35846524 Our New Puzzle Hunts are OUT Junior Puzzle Hunt: https://www.patreon.com/posts/junior-puzzle-35361588 Adult Puzzle"
YouTube Link 2020-04-12T19:25Z 686K followers, 10.3M engagements

"How Can A Sudoku Maze Do This Rat Run [--] (S3:E5) *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** The new season of Rat Run continues to wow us all tonight with Episode [--] Mod Cons. Marty's brain has added video cameras to the picture and it's fair to say that Phinx and Finkz are intent on taking the most bizarre paths to their treats ;) Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/z3tyv4nda6 Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Finkz and Phinx must both reach different cupcakes by finding a path through the maze. The paths must not visit any cell more than once share cells cross themselves or each other or"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T20:30Z 686K followers, 25.3K engagements

"This Sudoku Must Be Impossible *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Myxo is a constructor whose planet-sized brain has come up with some extraordinary puzzles over the years. This one Wanddeko is one of his hardest and MOST extraordinary. The amount of information available seems wholly inadequate for there to be a unique solution. let alone one findable by a human being. luckily we're not sure whether Simon qualifies. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/2004fp6a0r Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive. A black dot sits between two digits"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:30Z 686K followers, 94.5K engagements

"The Times Crossword Masterclass: [--] December [----] We can't check the SNITCH rating today as the site is down but the times taken by some of the great and the good of the crossword world suggest that today's puzzle is a bit of a beast It's by Ed Hall and it's a phenomenal puzzle AGAIN. As mentioned during the video introduction please do support Chris Lancaster's JustGiving appeal to help him following his diagnosis with motor neurone disease: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-lancaster The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T14:01Z 686K followers, 15.3K engagements

"Sudoku Secrets No. 3: The Y-Wing #shorts In response to viewer suggestions we're planning to make a series of YouTube Shorts (videos less than 1minute long) where we explain some of the secrets of sudoku. This edition looks at The Y-Wing. You can find a video where the Y-Wing is important here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=td0FrO9tzj8"
YouTube Link 2021-12-21T10:00Z 686K followers, 172.3K engagements

"IcyFruit's Fog Of War Sudoku = Astonishing *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** And now for something completely different. IcyFruit is perhaps the most terrifying of all constructors and Simon is justifiably a bit scared when he sees IcyFruit's name by a sudoku. But one thing you know is that an IcyFruit puzzle is an EVENT. They seem to all have unusual logic that makes you think in new ways. Lighthouses is the one we attempt today and it's everything you might expect. Magnificent. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/cn5h6c34mo Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. The grid is partly"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T19:30Z 686K followers, 71.1K engagements

"This Is Quite Simply Sudoku Art *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Yesterday's fireworks were always going to be a tough act to follow but a new setter (to us at least) Juho Snellman has made an incredible deconstruction sudoku themed on the work of Mondrian It's called Mondrian's Revenge and we've never seen anything quite like it. It's challenging but absolutely incredible. Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/xh8xv5itva Rules: Place [--] non-overlapping 3x3 boxes in the grid. Place the digits 1-9 in each box. Digits may not repeat in a box row or column. For the avoidance of doubt 0"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T20:30Z 686K followers, 22.6K engagements

"Techniques for Hard Sudoku Why we use our notation and how to go about hard classic sudoku. Try the puzzle here: https://cracking-the-cryptic.web.app/sudoku/RjP3PL8dbt NEW CRACKING THE CRYPTIC MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/cracking-the-cryptics-store JOKE VAN VEENENDAAL's NEW PUZZLE HUNTS HERE Junior Puzzle Hunt: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36199580 Adult Puzzle Hunt: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36199477 OUR CHESS SUDOKU APP IS NOW OUT AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-sudoku/id1500654482ls=1 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250560/Chess_Sudoku/ Android:"
YouTube Link 2020-05-05T22:00Z 686K followers, 1.2M engagements

"Sail The Ship Around The Sudoku *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** A debut on the channel today on the birthday of Eccentric Panda and their puzzle Set Sail which was inspired by Marty Sears' Rat Run series. This is rated at 3* for difficulty but Simon found it a tad harder but it is has some very beautiful and interesting logic baked into it. Simon is also buzzing because this afternoon he had the pleasure of solving a cryptic crossword with one of the most brilliant and engaging of the chess grandmasters. Watch out for a bonus video on the channel soon. Play the puzzle at the links below:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T20:30Z 686K followers, 41.7K engagements

"No Digits. No Clues. No Hope NEW SUDOKU PUZZLE HUNT JUST OUT You can find our brand new sudoku hunt on Patreon now Can you unlock the secrets of the Wonders Of The World https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic ********************************************************************* Today's puzzle looks completely impossible It's by Mesmer and it's really rather wonderful. You can try it yourself here: https://app.crackingthecryptic.com/sudoku/qTGfqrRLdd Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Digits cannot repeat in a cage. The value of a cage is the sum of the digits it contains. The value of any"
YouTube Link 2021-03-18T20:30Z 686K followers, 1.3M engagements

"The Sudoku With Only [--] Given Digits *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** You've probably watched The Miracle Sudoku video but this one is in its own way just as extraordinary. The same two given digits (a [--] and a 2) and a remarkably short ruleset. what is going on Try The Dutch Miracle from Aad van de Wetering at the link below: https://app.crackingthecryptic.com/sudoku/hfpFTGNLrr Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Along each positive diagonal (ie from SW to NE): 1) all the digits are different; and 2) adjacent digits (ie those touching at a corner) must have a difference of at least [--]. Also do check out"
YouTube Link 2022-05-03T19:30Z 686K followers, 5.4M engagements

"Wordle in a Minute - 15th October [----] Uh-oh the sad music again - but what will it mean today"
YouTube Link 2024-10-16T09:00Z 686K followers, 44.1K engagements

"The Hardest Sudoku Maker In The World Vs Our Expert (3h45m) *** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Simon has had some wars with IcyFruit and many of you have requested he attempt Shambhala which one outstanding solver rates at [--] out of [--] on the difficulty scale () The rules aren't too complicated but the logic involved is subtle and for Simon at least hard to grasp. Will he be defeated this time (The extended edition of The Two Towers begins and ends before this battle finishes) Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/5ut8ou1zu2 Rules Normal sudoku rules apply. Circle a digit in each row"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T21:15Z 686K followers, 117.9K engagements

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