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NYT Sudoku

🧩 Logic & Puzzle➗ Math & Numbers
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What is NYT Sudoku?

Daily sudoku from the New York Times in easy, medium and hard difficulties.

NYT Sudoku is a free daily logic & puzzle game that will also appeal to fans of math & numbers games. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day, so it's easy to compare results with friends.

How to play NYT Sudoku

  1. Fill the 9x9 grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.
  2. Pick Easy, Medium or Hard. There's a new puzzle of each every day.
  3. Use logic to complete the grid. There's no guessing required.

NYT Sudoku tips

  • Use pencil marks for candidate numbers on harder puzzles.
  • Look for cells with only one possible number. They unlock the rest.

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    NYT Sudoku FAQ

    How do I play NYT Sudoku?

    Fill the 9x9 grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9. Pick Easy, Medium or Hard. There's a new puzzle of each every day. Use logic to complete the grid. There's no guessing required.

    Where can I play NYT Sudoku?

    NYT Sudoku is played on its official site, nytimes.com. Its creators don't allow it to be embedded on other websites, so use the Play button to open it in a new tab.

    Is NYT Sudoku a daily game?

    Yes. NYT Sudoku has a new puzzle every day, and everyone gets the same one, so you can compare results with friends. Most daily games reset at midnight, either in your time zone or the creator's.

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