Expert · 12×12 grid

12×12 Thermometer Puzzle

The 12×12 thermometer puzzle is for solvers who have mastered the basics. Many lines start out undecided, and progress comes from combining several lines at once. Your progress saves automatically, so you can finish later.

About 12×12 thermometer puzzles

Grid12 × 12 = 144 cells
DifficultyExpert
Typical solve time15–35 minutes
ShapesStraight or curved thermometers
SolutionsExactly one, checked by our solver

Tips for 12×12 puzzles

  • Scan the whole board for small clues (0–2). Their ceilings remove many cells.
  • Use the two-line bridge on dense areas.
  • Try a supposition only on a cell with two clear outcomes, and undo if it fails.

New to the game? Read how to play, or study the solving strategies. Other sizes: 4×4 · 6×6 · 8×8 · 10×10 · 15×15.