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Fill the grid so every row, every column, and every 3×3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 exactly once.
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Solution
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How to Solve This Sudoku
Sudoku only feels like guesswork if you're missing a starting method. Try this simple sequence on this grid:
Fill the obvious singles first. Any cell where eight of nine digits are already ruled out by its row, column, and box is a free answer — clear all of these before anything else.
Re-scan after every fill. Each number you place changes the candidates around it, so a full re-scan after each fill often unlocks several more singles in a row.
Keep the grid, not just the cell, in view. New solvers tend to stare at one blank cell; experienced solvers scan the whole row and column together, which reveals answers faster.
This grid is built to yield entirely to this basic scan-and-fill approach. Ready for tougher grids? Our complete Sudoku strategy guide covers what comes next.
About This Puzzle
Easy Sudoku #3 is built for a relaxed solve — plenty of starting numbers, no advanced techniques required. A good pick if you're newer to Sudoku or just want a quick, satisfying grid to finish over coffee.