Very Easy Sudoku
Most cells come pre-filled. Good as a first 9×9, or for solving on a train without much concentration.
Puzzle 1
45 clues · 9×9
Puzzle 2
45 clues · 9×9
Puzzle 3
45 clues · 9×9
Puzzle 4
45 clues · 9×9
Puzzle 5
45 clues · 9×9
Puzzle 6
45 clues · 9×9
Puzzle 7
45 clues · 9×9
Puzzle 8
45 clues · 9×9
Puzzle 9
45 clues · 9×9
Puzzle 10
45 clues · 9×9
About very easy sudoku
Each of these grids starts with 45 of the 81 cells already filled, so only 36 are left to you. That is a lot of scaffolding: most blanks sit in a row, column, or box that is already nearly complete, and the answer is forced rather than deduced.
Use these to learn the scanning habit without any pressure. They are also the ones to print for someone who wants a puzzle on a train or in a waiting room, where being interrupted every two minutes would ruin anything harder.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a sudoku "very easy"?
The number of givens. These start with 45 of the 81 cells already filled, against 40 for a standard easy grid, so only 36 cells are left and most of them are forced by a row or box that is nearly complete.
Is very easy sudoku good for a complete beginner?
It is the best 9×9 starting point. You get the full-size grid and the real rule, but with enough numbers on the board that you can see the logic working instead of hunting for it.
How long does a very easy sudoku take?
Five to ten minutes for most people once the rule is familiar. They are deliberately the kind of puzzle you can put down halfway through and pick up again without losing your thread.