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Sudoku for Beginners

Begin with Easy puzzles and scan one digit at a time. Confidence comes from recognising why a digit must fit—not from solving quickly.

Find naked singles

When an empty cell has only one legal candidate, place that value.

Find hidden singles

A digit may be possible in several cells generally but only one cell within a particular row, column or box.

Use mistakes as feedback

If a move conflicts with the grid, undo it and inspect the three affected houses.

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