Fill the triangles in the grid with the numbers 1-9 so that there are no duplicates in any large triangular region or along any stripe of cells, even those that skip over the middle. Stripes with fewer than 9 cells will skip some numbers. Note that each triangle belongs to three stripes, and its region, so be careful!
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The completed grid. I hope you enjoyed it!
Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day! Did you know that black cats wait an average of 2-3 days longer to be adopted, because of superstition? It’s a shame, and I can attest to their delight, since I’ve had several pblack cats keep me company throughout my life.
Now, we know that cats are territorial, so today we’ll theme a Meadows puzzle. Simply divide the grid into squares, each containing a single black cat.
Every year, six friends get together to celebrate Friendsgiving. They all chip in for the turkey, and each contributes a side for the complete meal. Can you use the clues and image to determine who brought what, the seating arrangement, and what their major interest or trait was this year?
No, it’s not an early Halloween puzzle – today is World Dracula Day! In 1897, Bram Stoker published his infamous novel. Interestingly, he didn’t make much money from it, but in 1922, the film Nosferatu inflamed interest in the character. Stoker’s widow sued for copyright infringement, and Dracula became the iconic vampire, even though he wasn’t the first.
Today, you’re trapped in a castle with a coven of vampires, and you must escape. But Dracula is clever – there are walls everywhere! Can you discover the secret doors and the path of escape?
