Medium Sudoku is the level most players settle into for regular play. There are enough starting numbers to give you a foothold, but enough empty cells that you'll need to actually think through a few rows, columns and boxes together rather than spotting the answer instantly.

Who Medium Sudoku is for

If you've finished a few Easy puzzles comfortably and want something with a bit more bite — without tipping into frustration — Medium is the natural next step. It's also a solid choice for the Daily Challenge on an average day.

A quick strategy tip for Medium puzzles

Use pencil marks (the Notes button) on cells where two or three numbers still seem possible. Once a row, column or box has a number that only fits in one remaining cell, you can confidently fill it in — this "single candidate" technique solves most of a Medium puzzle on its own.

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