NYT Sudoku is a classic logic puzzle: fill the 9x9 grid so every row, column, and 3x3 box contains digits 1-9. No math required — just pure logic and deduction!
Start with Easy and work up to Expert for a real brain challenge.
Thousands of unique sudoku puzzles generated for endless play.
Auto or manual candidate tracking to help you solve faster.
Play instantly in your browser — no install, no signup.
Stuck? Get a smart hint that points you in the right direction.
Fully responsive — play on desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.
NYT Sudoku is a logic puzzle where you fill a 9x9 grid with digits 1-9 so that each row, column, and 3x3 box contains every number exactly once.
Yes! Our NYT Sudoku is 100% free with no downloads or signups required. Play as many puzzles as you want.
No. Sudoku uses numbers but involves zero calculation. It's pure logic — if you can count to 9, you can play!
Begin with Easy difficulty. Look for rows, columns, or boxes with many numbers already filled — those are easiest to complete.
Pencil notes let you mark candidate numbers in empty cells. Toggle the pencil mode to track possibilities as you reason.
Absolutely. The game is fully responsive and supports touch input on phones and tablets.