Easy · 25 cells · about 4 min
Hidato Puzzle #9
Fill every empty cell of this 5×5 honeycomb with the numbers 1 to 25 so that consecutive numbers always touch. 10 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 2 openings where only a single route is possible, so those numbers are forced:
- The 3 in row 2 and the 5 in row 2 are exactly 2 steps apart, and only one 2-step route connects them — so 4 is forced.
- The 14 in row 4 and the 16 in row 5 are exactly 2 steps apart, and only one 2-step route connects them — so 15 is forced.
This puzzle at a glance
| Difficulty | Easy |
|---|---|
| Numbers to place | 1 – 25 |
| Grid | 5 × 5 honeycomb |
| Starting clues | 10 (40% of the board) |
| Longest gap between clues | 7 numbers |
| Typical solve time | about 4 minutes |
Solution
Only open this once you have had a proper go.