Skyscrapers (Sum) by Thomas Snyder
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Theme: 2014 to 2015
Author/Opus: This is the 213th puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.
Rules: Variant of Skyscrapers rules. Each clue represents the sum of the heights of the visible buildings in that direction. For example, if a row is 12534, the clue from the left would be an 8 (1+2+5) and from the right would be a 9 (4+5).
Answer String: Enter the 1st row from left to right, followed by a comma, followed by the 6th row from left to right.
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 3:15, Master = 4:45, Expert = 9:30
Solution: PDF
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08:17.
Why does this seem harder than it should be… Nice theme.