Dr. Sudoku Prescribes #117 – Tight Fit Sudoku
or solve online (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between Sudoku = big entries and Number candidate = small entries in the corners of cells.)
Theme: Wheel
Rules: Standard Tight Fit Sudoku rules. Range is 1-10.
Answer String: Enter the 2nd column from top to bottom, followed by a comma, followed by the 5th column from top to bottom. Enter both digits for the 10’s. (Note: for the tight fit cells, enter the top before the bottom as would be normal for the read order.)
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 4:00, Master = 7:15, Expert = 14:30
Solution: PDF
Note: Follow this link for other Tight Fit Sudoku puzzles on this website. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Tight Fit Sudoku to get started on. More Tight Fit Sudoku can be found in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles by Serkan Yürekli and in The Art of Sudoku 2.
Sheesh, Paul, read the rules and save a couple hours. The puzzle doesn’t work without the “lower numbers over higher numbers” bit.