What is NYT Sudoku?
Sudoku needs little introduction: a nine-by-nine grid where every row, every column and every three-by-three box must contain the numbers one to nine exactly once. Some numbers are filled in from the start, and you deduce the rest. The New York Times publishes a new set every day in three difficulty levels, from a gentle easy puzzle to a hard one that needs more advanced techniques. The puzzles are made to be solved with logic alone, no guessing required. Helpful tools such as pencil marks for candidate numbers make it comfortable to play on a phone. It is a timeless choice for anyone who likes number logic, and a good way to keep your brain sharp with a coffee. One difficulty level each day is free to play, while the full set is part of the New York Times Games subscription.
How to play
- Fill each empty square with a number from one to nine.
- Every row, column and three-by-three box must contain each number exactly once.
- Use pencil marks to note possible numbers while you work it out.
