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Puzzle 437
Below is a very special grid, around each shaded number are 8 white squares.
However, each white square should have a number from 1 to 7.
Once filled in, these 8 numbers will sum to the shaded number.
In addition, once completed correctly, no row nor column will contain a duplicate number within a white square.
For example, the top row may be 5 6 4 2 3 1 7, etc.
This is a very difficult puzzle, and many people resort to using a computer to help them, which is a challenge in itself.
Puzzle 438
Can you find five countries hidden in the following paragraph:
Dominic had a certain way with animals, he could almost talk to them. By tickling it under the chin, a rabbit would roll over and let its belly be tickled. This technique was sometimes used to good effect in gaining trust, and allowed a vital yearly treatment to be performed safely. The removal of nits. Using a vet approved shampoo to clean the fur (and not a blend of malt and water!).
Puzzle 439
How many days before 17th August is it, if …
… 50 days before then, it was four times as many days since March 30th?
Puzzle 440
Which name is missing from this sequence:
Richard · ? · Keith · Graham · Kevin · James · Matthew
Choose from:
Simon, Steve, Bob, Frank, Gavin