Zip Answers — September 2026

Zip — September 30, 2026

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · #562

Zip solution for September 30, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 29, 2026

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · #561

Zip solution for September 29, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 28, 2026

Monday, September 28, 2026 · #560

Zip solution for September 28, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 27, 2026

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · #559

Zip solution for September 27, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Small boards reward patience: one forced cell usually forces the next three.

Zip — September 26, 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · #558

Zip solution for September 26, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Small boards reward patience: one forced cell usually forces the next three.

Zip — September 25, 2026

Friday, September 25, 2026 · #557

Zip solution for September 25, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 24, 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · #556

Zip solution for September 24, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 23, 2026

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · #555

Zip solution for September 23, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Small boards reward patience: one forced cell usually forces the next three.

Zip — September 22, 2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · #554

Zip solution for September 22, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 21, 2026

Monday, September 21, 2026 · #553

Zip solution for September 21, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 20, 2026

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · #552

Zip solution for September 20, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 19, 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · #551

Zip solution for September 19, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Small boards reward patience: one forced cell usually forces the next three.

Zip — September 18, 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026 · #550

Zip solution for September 18, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 17, 2026

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · #549

Zip solution for September 17, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Small boards reward patience: one forced cell usually forces the next three.

Zip — September 16, 2026

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · #548

Zip solution for September 16, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 15, 2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · #547

Zip solution for September 15, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Mark eliminations before placements; the board solves itself once the impossibilities are visible.

Zip — September 14, 2026

Monday, September 14, 2026 · #546

Zip solution for September 14, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 13, 2026

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · #545

Zip solution for September 13, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Mark eliminations before placements; the board solves itself once the impossibilities are visible.

Zip — September 12, 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · #544

Zip solution for September 12, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Mark eliminations before placements; the board solves itself once the impossibilities are visible.

Zip — September 11, 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026 · #543

Zip solution for September 11, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 10, 2026

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · #542

Zip solution for September 10, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Mark eliminations before placements; the board solves itself once the impossibilities are visible.

Zip — September 9, 2026

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · #541

Zip solution for September 9, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Mark eliminations before placements; the board solves itself once the impossibilities are visible.

Zip — September 8, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · #540

Zip solution for September 8, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Logic puzzles never need a guess — if you're guessing, there's a deduction you haven't seen yet.

Zip — September 7, 2026

Monday, September 7, 2026 · #539

Zip solution for September 7, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Mark eliminations before placements; the board solves itself once the impossibilities are visible.

Zip — September 6, 2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026 · #538

Zip solution for September 6, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Small boards reward patience: one forced cell usually forces the next three.

Zip — September 4, 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026 · #536

Zip solution for September 4, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Small boards reward patience: one forced cell usually forces the next three.

Zip — September 3, 2026

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · #535

Zip solution for September 3, 2026. Rendered by HintSheet from the solved board.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1: Trace from 1 to 2 first, respecting walls; the path must visit every cell exactly once.
Step 2: Dead-end pockets must be entered and exited through their only opening — plan them early.
Step 3: Between two numbered cells, the path length is fixed by the cells you have to sweep.
Step 4: The final segment into the last number should use every remaining cell — if it doesn't, backtrack one junction.

Mark eliminations before placements; the board solves itself once the impossibilities are visible.