Hard · 60 cells · about 11 min
Hidato Puzzle #176
Fill every empty cell of this 9×9 honeycomb with the numbers 1 to 60 so that consecutive numbers always touch. 18 cells are filled in for you. Solve it below, or print it and work on paper.
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Tap a cell, then tap the number to place it.
Where to start
No two clues on puzzle #176 pin down a single route between them, so there is no forced opening to hand you. With 18 clues over 60 cells and a gap of up to 8 numbers, start from the tightest cluster of clues and work outwards — the corners and edges of the board are where your options are narrowest.
This puzzle at a glance
| Difficulty | Hard |
|---|---|
| Numbers to place | 1 – 60 |
| Grid | 9 × 9 honeycomb |
| Starting clues | 18 (30% of the board) |
| Longest gap between clues | 8 numbers |
| Typical solve time | about 11 minutes |
Solution
Only open this once you have had a proper go.