Easy Printable Sudoku
Easy printable sudoku puzzles have 36 to 40 given numbers and can be solved with the two simplest techniques: a cell with only one possible number, and a number with only one possible cell. That makes them right for beginners. Every puzzle has one solution and an answer key.
Easy Sudoku generator
The generator needs JavaScript. The puzzle shown below is a fixed sample you can print with your browser.
#E-00001 · 39 given numbers
How to print it
- Choose a level and how many puzzles you want on each page.
- Choose the number of pages and A4 or US Letter paper.
- Press Print, or Download PDF to save the puzzles as a file.
- Keep the last page: it holds the answers, marked with each puzzle’s code.
What makes these puzzles easy
An easy puzzle here never asks for more than singles. A naked single is a cell where eight of the nine digits are already used in its row, column or box, so only one is left. A hidden single is a digit that can only go in one cell of a row, column or box.
In 1000 test puzzles, every one was solved with naked singles; about one in ten also used a hidden single. You never need to write candidates in the corners of cells, although some people like to.
Tips for your first sudoku
- Start with the digit that already appears most often in the grid. It has the fewest places left.
- Look at one 3×3 box at a time and ask which digits are missing.
- Use a pencil. Even on easy puzzles a mistake early on can block the end.
- If you get stuck, scan rows and columns for a single empty cell left.
When easy puzzles start to feel quick, move on to medium. The how to solve sudoku guide explains the next techniques.
All levels
| Level | Given numbers | Median | Techniques needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 36–40 | 38 | Naked and hidden singles only |
| Medium | 30–35 | 31 | Singles plus naked or hidden pairs, pointing pairs and box/line reduction |
| Hard | 26–31 | 28 | All of the above plus naked or hidden triples or an X-Wing |
| Expert | 24–28 | 28 | Swordfish or XY-Wing, or longer chains that go beyond the techniques the grader knows |
Given numbers measured on 1000 generated puzzles per level (October 15, 2026). The level comes from which techniques a step-by-step solver needs, not from the count of given numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Are easy sudoku puzzles good for beginners?
Yes. They only need the two basic techniques, so a beginner can finish them by careful looking, without guessing and without advanced methods. They are a good way to learn the rules before moving to medium puzzles.
How long does an easy sudoku take?
It varies a lot from person to person. A first puzzle can take a long time while you learn to scan rows, columns and boxes; with practice, easy puzzles get much quicker. The play-on-screen mode has a timer if you want to track yourself.
What is a naked single?
A naked single is an empty cell where every digit except one already appears in the same row, column or box. That last digit must go in the cell. Easy puzzles are mostly solved with naked singles.
Can a child do an easy 9×9 sudoku?
Many older children can, especially if they already know the rules from smaller grids. For younger children, the 4×4 and 6×6 puzzles on the kids page are a gentler start, and they can use pictures instead of numbers.
Where are the answers?
With the answer key box ticked, the answers are printed on the last page of the print or PDF. Each small answer grid has the puzzle’s code, so you can match them even if the sheets get mixed up.
Last updated: October 15, 2026