Artisanal Sudoku, Volume 235

1. Moderation

• Normal sudoku rules apply (fill each row, column, and 3x3 box with the digits 1-9 once each), and all clues are standard.

• Cages: the sum of the digits inside each cage is equal to the small number in the top left corner.

• Very rough difficulty estimate: 2/10

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2. Inkblot

• Normal sudoku rules apply (fill each row, column, and 3x3 box with the digits 1-9 once each), and all clues are standard.

• Digits cannot repeat on the indicated diagonal.

• Thermometers: digits on thermometers increase from the bulb.

• Renban lines: purple lines contain a non-repeating set of consecutive digits in any order.

• Digits in cells separated by a black dot have a 1:2 ratio.

• Very rough difficulty estimate: 5/10

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3. Widescreen

• Normal sudoku rules apply (fill each row, column, and 3x3 box with the digits 1-9 once each), and all clues are standard.

• Arrows: the sum of the digits along an arrow is equal to the digit in the connected circle, and these digits can repeat if allowed by other rules.

• German whispers: along green lines, digits differ from their neighbors by at least 5.

• Digits in cells with a shaded square are even.

• Very rough difficulty estimates: 9/10, 6/10

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Some other puzzles I enjoyed this week:

• All Cells Engaged, by Vythic

• Nightshade, by Lithium-Ion

• Ceremony, by Math Pesto

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This week’s meta-description:
Bet you thought I forgot about given digits…

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