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Sujiko Puzzle

Sujiko Puzzle

Hints:

  1. Biggest Sum – 28:

    • The circle with the sum 28 is the highest.

    • It contains the numbers 5 + 6 + 8 + 9 = 28.

    • Importantly, this sum does not include 7, which helps eliminate possibilities.

  2. Upper Right 2×2 Square:

    • In this 2×2 section, the largest values visible are 3 and 4.

    • This suggests that 8 or 9 must occupy the center square between the 7 and 5.

  3. Try Two Scenarios:

    • Try solving with 8 in the central square.

    • Try solving with 9 in the central square.

    • Only one of them should work based on the other required values in nearby circles.