6 9 3 3 1 4 5 4 9 8 5 2 5 3 1 2 8

The numbers 1 to 9 are to appear once in every row, column, long diagonal, and irregular shape. From the given starters, can you finish the puzzle?

Without placing any other numbers, I was able to determine where all of the 3s go.

I was then able to place all but 2 of the 2's.

I was then able to place 2 of the 5's (leaving 4 unknown).

I was then called to Christmas dinner.

Edited on December 25, 2006, 1:37 pm

Posted by Steve Herman on 2006-12-25 13:15:55