First Steps
Puzzle 1 · 50 given numbers
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Gentle Easy
Puzzle 9 · 46 given numbers
Easy Plus
Puzzle 17 · 42 given numbers
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All three bands use the full classic 9x9 format. The givens shape the progression, while the saved solving trace verifies the actual technique limit.
50 givens · 8 puzzles
Naked singles only. Start here if this is your first classic 9x9 Sudoku.
46 givens · 8 puzzles
Naked and hidden singles. A little more open space while staying inside basic singles logic.
42 givens · 8 puzzles
Hidden singles required. The fullest easy-level practice before moving to a mixed pack.
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Pages 1-24 are one-puzzle activity sheets with name and date lines. Pages 25-36 contain two matching answers per page. No signup and no watermark.
Preview one real puzzle from each band
These are Easy Sudoku 1, 9, and 17 from the final downloads—not sample mockups.
First Steps50 givens
Easy Sudoku 1
53912413578982315639892851376362854491812356976245
31 naked singles · 0 hidden singles
Gentle Easy46 givens
Easy Sudoku 9
3698595458391661873439615277916894167374865731
35 naked singles · 0 hidden singles
Easy Plus42 givens
Easy Sudoku 17
542131895815925196156932962316529724836923
35 naked singles · 4 hidden singles
The only two techniques used in this pack
One candidate fits the cell
In Puzzle 1, row 1, column 7 is 2. Its row, column, and box exclude every other digit.
One cell fits the digit
In Puzzle 17, digit 9 has only one legal place in row 1: row 1, column 3.
If you become stuck, rescan one row, column, or box at a time. Every puzzle finishes without guessing or advanced patterns.
Track all 24 easy Sudoku puzzles
The counts below come from the saved deterministic trace for each final grid.
| Puzzle | Band | Givens | Naked singles | Hidden singles | Answer page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Steps | 50 | 31 | 0 | 25 |
| 2 | First Steps | 50 | 31 | 0 | 25 |
| 3 | First Steps | 50 | 31 | 0 | 26 |
| 4 | First Steps | 50 | 31 | 0 | 26 |
| 5 | First Steps | 50 | 31 | 0 | 27 |
| 6 | First Steps | 50 | 31 | 0 | 27 |
| 7 | First Steps | 50 | 31 | 0 | 28 |
| 8 | First Steps | 50 | 31 | 0 | 28 |
| 9 | Gentle Easy | 46 | 35 | 0 | 29 |
| 10 | Gentle Easy | 46 | 35 | 0 | 29 |
| 11 | Gentle Easy | 46 | 35 | 0 | 30 |
| 12 | Gentle Easy | 46 | 35 | 0 | 30 |
| 13 | Gentle Easy | 46 | 35 | 0 | 31 |
| 14 | Gentle Easy | 46 | 35 | 0 | 31 |
| 15 | Gentle Easy | 46 | 35 | 0 | 32 |
| 16 | Gentle Easy | 46 | 35 | 0 | 32 |
| 17 | Easy Plus | 42 | 35 | 4 | 33 |
| 18 | Easy Plus | 42 | 30 | 9 | 33 |
| 19 | Easy Plus | 42 | 35 | 4 | 34 |
| 20 | Easy Plus | 42 | 32 | 7 | 34 |
| 21 | Easy Plus | 42 | 35 | 4 | 35 |
| 22 | Easy Plus | 42 | 37 | 2 | 35 |
| 23 | Easy Plus | 42 | 37 | 2 | 36 |
| 24 | Easy Plus | 42 | 33 | 6 | 36 |
How every grid was checked
24 unique solutions
A complete search counts solutions up to two. Publication requires exactly one answer for every puzzle.
648 solution units
All nine rows, nine columns, and nine boxes in each completed grid must contain digits 1-9 exactly once.
Zero PZ19 reuse
Puzzle strings, clue masks, and full solutions are compared with the mixed-level parent collection; exact reuse stops the build.
Printing the PDFs
Use Letter for 8.5x11-inch paper or A4 for 210x297-mm paper. Print pages 1-24 for activities and pages 25-36 for answers.
Both files use one large grid per activity page with room for pencil marks.
Use permission
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Frequently asked questions
Are these easy Sudoku printables free?
Yes. Both paper-size versions are free to download and print without creating an account.
Do the puzzles include answers?
Yes. Pages 1-24 are activities and pages 25-36 contain two clearly numbered answers each.
Are these suitable for complete beginners?
Start with First Steps. Those eight puzzles have 50 givens and solve with naked singles only.
What is the difference between First Steps and Easy Plus?
First Steps has 50 givens and naked singles only. Easy Plus has 42 givens and requires hidden singles while staying within basic logic.
Do I need to guess?
No. Every puzzle is completed by the saved singles-only solving trace.
Are the Letter and A4 files different?
Yes. Each PDF uses the true paper dimensions named on its button.
Work through puzzle 1, one step at a time
Use the original puzzle 1 in the download. Rows are counted from the top and columns from the left. Open one step when you need a hint; these three steps start the first grid without revealing its complete answer.
Step 1: row 1, column 7
The row already contains 1, 3, 5, 9; the column contains 3, 4, 6, 7, 9; the box contains 1, 3, 7, 8, 9. Of the digits 1-9, only 2 is legal in this cell. Write 2 before continuing to the next step.
Step 2: row 2, column 4
The row already contains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9; the column contains 2, 3, 5, 9; the box contains 2, 3, 5, 9. Of the digits 1-9, only 6 is legal in this cell. Write 6 before continuing to the next step.
Step 3: row 3, column 1
The row already contains 2, 3, 8; the column contains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9; the box contains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8. Of the digits 1-9, only 7 is legal in this cell. Write 7 before continuing to the next step.