Hard · 61 cells · about 12 min
Hidato Puzzle #197
Fill every empty cell of this 9×9 honeycomb with the numbers 1 to 61 so that consecutive numbers always touch. 17 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 #197 pin down a single route between them, so there is no forced opening to hand you. With 17 clues over 61 cells and a gap of up to 9 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 – 61 |
| Grid | 9 × 9 honeycomb |
| Starting clues | 17 (28% of the board) |
| Longest gap between clues | 9 numbers |
| Typical solve time | about 12 minutes |
Solution
Only open this once you have had a proper go.