Is there more than one right answer to a sudoku puzzle?

Sudoku is a number puzzle consisting of a 9 x 9 grid in which some cells contain clues in the form of digits from 1 to 9. The solver's jobs is to ﬁll in the remaining cells so that each row, column and 3×3 box in the grid contains all nine digits. There's another unwritten rule: the puzzle must have only one solution.

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2023-03-24 07:57:39

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Can you have 2 solutions to a sudoku?
A well-formed Sudoku puzzle is one that has a unique solution. A Sudoku puzzle can have more than one solution, but in this case the kind of logical reasoning we described while discussing solving strategies may fall short.
2024-02-08 17:55:08

How long does it take the average person to complete a sudoku?
That's what makes it fun. It is believed that the average Sudoku player spends approximately 20 minutes solving a typical Sudoku puzzle. For very hard puzzles, that number can be much higher. While the game itself can be challenging and complex, several strategies can be used successfully to find the solution.
2024-01-13 00:20:05

Where is the best place to start a jigsaw puzzle?
A popular strategy is to put the edges of the puzzle together first because, with one straight edge, the pieces are easier to identify and put together. “There isn't a single strategy that will work for 100 percent of puzzles, but in the majority of cases, it is easiest to start with the edge,” McLeod says.
2023-12-24 03:43:05

What is a sudoku puzzle with a 4x4?
There are many different sudoku variations. 4x4 sudoku is one of them. It has four rows, four columns and four boxes where the classic version has nine rows, nine columns and nine boxes. The 4x4 version is often called "sudoku for kids" because they are much simpler puzzles to solve.
2023-09-23 07:14:49

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