Today’s solving tactics
- Start with singles: look for rows/columns/boxes that are almost complete.
- After each placement, rescan the affected row, column, and box for new singles.
- Avoid guessing—Easy puzzles with 45 givens should open up with simple scanning.
Today’s puzzle overview
- Grid: 9 × 9
- Given cells: 45
- Empty cells: 36
- Starting density: more givens
Why this is rated Easy
Easy puzzles usually provide more starting numbers. With 45 givens, you can focus on scanning rows, columns, and boxes for single-candidate placements.
More Sudoku
Keep going with another puzzle:
- Try today’s other difficulties: Medium · Hard
- Previous days (Easy): Sun, May 3 · Sat, May 2 · Fri, May 1 · Thu, Apr 30 · Wed, Apr 29 · Tue, Apr 28 · Mon, Apr 27
Sudoku FAQ
How long does today’s Sudoku usually take?
Many players finish Easy Sudoku in 5–10 minutes, especially with 45 givens.
What are the rules of Sudoku?
Fill the grid so each row, each column, and each 3×3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9 exactly once.
What’s the best first move today?
Start by scanning for rows, columns, or boxes that are nearly complete. With 45 givens, look for cells that have only one possible candidate.
123456789 | 8 | 123456789 | 1 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 6 | 123456789 | 123456789 |
| 9 | 5 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 123456789 | 123456789 |
123456789 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 2 |
| 6 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
123456789 | 2 | 8 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 5 | 1 | 123456789 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 | 5 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 8 | 6 | 123456789 |
| 8 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 1 | 7 | 123456789 | 123456789 |
123456789 | 6 | 4 | 123456789 | 8 | 9 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 1 |
123456789 | 1 | 123456789 | 123456789 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
💡 How to play: Fill each row, column, and 3×3 box with digits 1–9 without repeats. Use Pencil On for small notes.