This may seem obvious to you, but some folks don’t do this!
It’s possible for adept players to solve easier sudokus with pen, but for harder puzzles it’s … See more

Taking notes is mandatory if you’re solving complex puzzles.
Write potential candidates down lightly in open boxes. Most people use the corners, but you can … See more

Take a minute to look over the board and take it all in.
You’re probably not on a timer here, so don’t rush anything. Scan each cell to mentally map out an… See more

Naked and hidden singles are the easiest squares to solve.
A naked single is when a number can only go in one possible cell. A hidden single is when there i… See more