Very hard Sudoku to print (free PDF)
Download free very hard Sudoku to print in PDF, ready for A4 or US Letter. A demanding challenge, one notch below evil.
Sample puzzles
3
6
9
6
2
8
1
2
5
8
6
2
5
7
9
2
7
1
8
3
9
5
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5
3
2
2
6
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6
8
3
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8
1
9
4
6
2
5
2
1
7
6
3
9
2
7
9
1
7
5
8
7
3
5
7
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2
8
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6
8
1
3
1
4
7
2
6
9
8
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6
5
9
2
6
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8
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5
9
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6
6
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4
8
5
9
8
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3
9
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7
3
5
4
9
2
7
1
5
7
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6
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2
9
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9
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3
6
3
8
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7
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8
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3
Why this level?
A very hard Sudoku gives few clues, so plain scanning rarely helps. You'll lean on full candidate marks and techniques like pointing pairs and box/line reduction.
How to print
Click "Download book", open the PDF and pick A4 or US Letter. Six puzzles per page; verify with the separate solutions PDF.
Solving tips
Keep complete candidate notes and watch for locked candidates that eliminate options across a box and its row or column.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is very hard compared to evil?
Very hard sits just below our evil level: advanced techniques, but slightly more forgiving.
What should I expect from a very hard Sudoku?
Advanced techniques throughout and few clues, but a notch more forgiving than our evil grids.
Which techniques help most here?
Naked and hidden pairs, X-wing and pointing pairs; meticulous candidate notes keep you from stalling.