Did you solve it? Great Graberchukus, Puzzle Family of Ukraine |

Earlier today I set you the following six issues, created by the Graberchuk family, who came from Ukraine and who are well-known international creators of puzzles. See the previous post to know more about them.

I have presented the problems together, including the solutions together at the end.

1. Hex wax

Which number question mark should be replaced?

d

2. Ring ding

Which system of rings is different from others?

Puzzle 3

3. Snake shake

Which aspect of the 11-cube snake is wrong?

Puzzle 4

4. Box fox

Place a number in each box so that all 8 equations, across and below, are all correct. A box already has the number 7

Puzzle 6

5. Sign mine

Which sign in the bottom row should replace the question mark?

Puzzle 5

6. Basic

For each of these six elements, find another element that has no character match with the replica. Each answer is unique.

d
The puzzle works with the British way of spelling aluminum.

Solution:

1. Hex wax

The number of cells is the number of adjacent cells where there is a number.  Thus, the blue cell is a 2, since it touches two cells with numbers, one with 3 and one with 4.
The number of cells is the number of adjacent cells where there is a number. Thus, the blue cell is a 2, since it touches two cells with numbers, one with 3 and one with 4.

2. Ring ding

A, B and C have a ring that is not looped with any other.
A, B and C have a ring that is not looped with any other.

3. Snake shake

Puzzle4 sol

4. Box fox

X.

5. Sign mine

Symbols are diagonal numbers and their 1 to 6 mirror images.
Symbols are diagonal numbers and their 1 to 6 mirror images.

6. Basic

For spell pedants, 'sulfur' is a solution for iodine.
For spell pedants, ‘sulfur’ is a solution for iodine.

If you like these puzzles, Graberchucks is publishing a free daily puzzle here to help raise funds for Ukraine. Consider donating to Ukraine. Here are the links to the National Bank of Ukraine’s grant pages for humanitarian and military assistance.

Grabarchuks has Facebook, Instagram, and their website here. Their most recent book is the Age of Puzzles series. All images in this story are their copyright.

I set up a puzzle here on Mondays every two weeks. I’m always looking out for great puzzles. If you want to make an offer, email me.

I am the author of several puzzle books, most recently a language lover’s puzzle book. I also discuss math and puzzles at school (online and in person). Contact your school if interested.

On Thursday 21st April I will give a puzzle workshop for the Guardian Masterclass. You can sign up here.

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