Hard · 55 cells · about 14 min
Hidato Puzzle #43
Fill every empty cell of this 9×8 honeycomb with the numbers 1 to 55 so that consecutive numbers always touch. 14 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
This board has one opening where only a single route is possible, so those numbers are forced:
- The 6 in row 4 and the 8 in row 6 are exactly 2 steps apart, and only one 2-step route connects them — so 7 is forced.
This puzzle at a glance
| Difficulty | Hard |
|---|---|
| Numbers to place | 1 – 55 |
| Grid | 9 × 8 honeycomb |
| Starting clues | 14 (25% of the board) |
| Longest gap between clues | 14 numbers |
| Typical solve time | about 14 minutes |
Solution
Only open this once you have had a proper go.