Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Puzzle 099: 33333!
Use the digits 1 to 9 once each so a five-digit number minus a four-digit number equals 33333.
- Chapter
- Chapter 9
- Location
- Tower Floor 6
- Picarats
- 70 picarats
- Type
- Placement
- Region
- Same in all versions
Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.
Work from the left. The five-digit number has to be bigger than 33333, but not by much — the four-digit number is less than 10000.
Tap to flip backHint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
That means the first digit of the top number must be 4.
Tap to flip backHint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Now go column by column, watching where you need to borrow. There are two answers, and they're almost twins.
Tap to flip backAnswer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The answer is 41286 − 7953 = 33333 (41268 − 7935 = 33333 also works).
Tap to flip backSolution, FAQ and sources
Solution
1. The top number is 33333 plus a four-digit number, so it must start with 3 or 4. Starting with 4 is the one that works out (see step 3). 2. From there, go column by column from the right, keeping track of where you have to borrow, and use each digit once. 3. We checked every arrangement of the digits 1 to 9 by computer. Exactly two work: - **41286 − 7953 = 33333** - **41268 − 7935 = 33333**
They only differ in the order of the last two digits of each number. Either answer is accepted.
About this puzzle
Use each digit from 1 to 9 exactly once to complete a subtraction: a five-digit number minus a four-digit number equals 33333.
Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.
Similar puzzles: Puzzle 102: Aces and the Joker, Puzzle 108: Not Knots, Puzzle 087: Ferris Wheel Riddle, Puzzle 116: The Largest Total
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FAQ
What is the answer to Puzzle 099, 33333!, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
The answer is 41286 − 7953 = 33333 (41268 − 7935 = 33333 also works).
Where do you find Puzzle 099 in Curious Village?
Puzzle 099 appears in Chapter 9, in the Tower Floor 6 area.
How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 099 worth?
70 picarats.
Sources
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Puzzle:33333!
- StrategyWiki: Professor Layton and the Curious Village/Puzzles 76-100
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Module:PuzzleData/CV
Facts checked on November 14, 2026
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