Easy Sudoku for Monday, January 18, 2027

About This Easy Sudoku Puzzle

This easy difficulty Sudoku puzzle for Monday, January 18, 2027 starts with 40 given numbers and has exactly one solution. This puzzle can be solved using basic scanning techniques and finding naked singles. Perfect for beginners or a relaxing solving session.

Hardest technique needed: Naked Single. The puzzle was checked by a solver that uses only human techniques, so it can be finished without guessing. New to it? Read the Naked Singles guide.

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How to Solve This Puzzle

Click any empty cell and enter a number from 1-9. Use logic to determine which numbers can fit in each cell based on the Sudoku rules: no repeating numbers in any row, column, or 3x3 box. Turn on Notes to pencil in candidates; they are cleared automatically when you place a digit in the same row, column or box. Stuck for good? Show Solution fills in the answer.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• 1-9: Enter number in selected cell
• Arrow Keys: Navigate between cells
• Backspace/Delete: Clear selected cell
• N: Toggle pencil-mark notes
• Ctrl+Z / ⌘Z: Undo

Tips for Easy Puzzles

• Start by scanning each row, column, and box for missing numbers
• Look for cells where only one number can fit (naked singles)
• Fill in the obvious numbers first to reveal more patterns
• Check the Naked Singles tutorial for guidance