Each cell contains a one or two digit number. Enter two digit numbers using the rebus function. Entries for each row, column, and the four 2x2 squares will add to the same value. The title of the puzzle is a hint as to this value. The clues give two or three digit answers which fit in the corresponding two cells. For example an answer of 115 could either fit in the two cells as 1-15 or 11-5. Cells without clues can be solved for using the summing rule. Good luck!
I love seeing time that suggest someone worked through a challenge because I that way with most of the word puzzles, especially ones @kurtalert does in 22 seconds.
Loved the math clues the best -- fun to see the connections between numbers, which I used to be quite attuned to, but I've let my number thinking atrophy, alas. Eager to see how you clue the next one! Interested to see if you can find factual clues I like better -- these seemed to require specialized knowledge that I don't have (Torah, darts), but the drinking age one had some math and logic available to help. And of course the Douglas Adams connection is close to my heart.
I’ve gone back and forth between whether clues should be mathy or knowledge based. I landed on a mix of the two thinking that the summation rule makes it do you can solve either way. I’m happy to accommodate the request for more math clues as that is how I think. My guiding theorem is the Interesting Number Paradox stating that all natural numbers are interesting (proof by contradiction, see Wikipedia) it’s just an exercise in finding out how. I also do not discourage a web search that facilitates knowledge acquisition.
Question. Would you be interested in trying a puzzle I’m not ready to make public yet? Calculator definitely helpful. I’m looking for feedback on the instructions. I’m not sure they are as clear as they could be. If yes, I’ll post a link here. If no, that’s okay too.
Thanks a bunch. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the instructions or advice to make them clearer. I’m not expecting every clue to be verified. As with many of my other puzzles, you can solve with a much smaller subset of the clues.
https://crosshare.org/crosswords/wzv8naq4G7k20tnLq7XK/unique-just-like-everyone-else
Thanks a xx!
Left feedback in the comments of your puzzle, it was very fun to play. As well, I saw that @sendhil has a question about your other number circle puzzle, he posted in the discord about it. Not sure if you are also in the discord server as well, if you are, do reach out.