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What Is Medium Level Sudoku?

Medium level sudoku offers a balanced challenge for players who have mastered the basics. These puzzles provide fewer clues than easy puzzles but are more approachable than hard or expert ones. You'll need to rely on basic strategies and some advanced techniques as you work through logical deductions to complete the grid. It's the ideal next step after easy sudoku for those wanting to sharpen their skills.

Why Is Medium Harder Than Easy Sudoku?

While medium puzzles may have more clues than easy ones, they often require more complex logic. Easy puzzles tend to rely on obvious patterns, whereas medium puzzles challenge you to analyze multiple rows, columns, and boxes simultaneously. They are perfect for players ready to move beyond basic techniques.

How to Solve a Medium Level Sudoku Puzzle

To solve a medium sudoku puzzle:

Start with basic elimination and look for cells with only one valid number.
Use strategies like naked pairs, hidden singles, or pointing pairs.
Mark candidates in cells to track options.
Cross-analyze rows, columns, and boxes for unique placements.
Take your time — and if you’re stuck, revisit the puzzle after a short break.

The more you play, the better you’ll recognize patterns and solutions.

Why does playing sudoku require skill and never luck?

Sudoku is a puzzle, so for every problem there is a logical solution that can be found. To improve and pass the most difficult puzzles, you don't have to g…

Can I Print Medium Sudoku Grids from Sudoku Academy?

Yes! Printing a puzzle is easy:

Open the medium puzzle you’d like to print.
Press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac).
Choose your printer and set your preferences.
Click Print.

You can also save the puzzle as a PDF to solve offline.

What Is the Fastest Solved Medium Sudoku?

According to Guinness World Records, the fastest sudoku solution for an easy-level puzzle was completed in 1 minute and 23 seconds by Thomas Snyder in 2006. Difficulty definitions can vary, but it gives a benchmark for speed-solving enthusiasts!

Who holds the fastest sudoku world record?

According to the Guinness World Records, the fastest time to complete a Sudoku puzzle of easy difficulty is 1 minute and 23 seconds. This record was set on…

Why Play Medium Sudoku on Sudoku Academy?

Medium sudoku on Sudoku Academy is perfect for players looking for a moderate challenge. Benefits include:

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Mobile-friendly interface
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