# Is it possible to have an unsolvable Sudoku?

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## Is it possible to have an unsolvable Sudoku?

These hard puzzles may seem unsolvable to all but the committed Sudoku expert. We sometimes receive puzzles that our users consider unsolvable, but with a bit of study they can usually be solved

## Can every Sudoku puzzle be solved without guessing?

The short answer is yes. Every proper Sudoku puzzle can be solved without ever having to make a guess. Another way of thinking about it is that every Sudoku puzzle can be solved logically. Even though it may require highly complicated solving techniques youre not familiar with.

## Is there only one correct answer in Sudoku?

The short answer is no. While people commonly think that Sudokus can only have one unique solution, any puzzle with seven or fewer starting clues must mathematically have multiple solutions. This is because in these Sudoku puzzles there cannot be a clue for every digit from 1 to 9 in the initial clue.

## Is there a pattern to solve Sudoku?

Using patterns is another way to help you solve sudoku puzzles. Patterns are similar to techniques; they are another tool in your toolbelt. They could be listed on the techniques page but since there are many patterns they are listed in their own section.

## Is it possible for a Sudoku to be unsolvable?

These hard puzzles may seem unsolvable to all but the committed Sudoku expert. We sometimes receive puzzles that our users consider unsolvable, but with a bit of study they can usually be solved

## Can a Sudoku puzzle be wrong?

However, a wrong guess can make a puzzle impossible to solve. More often than not, this mistake only becomes apparent right at the end of the game, when the player finally finds an impossibility or a repeated number. All the effort and time spent will then be in vain.

## Does every Sudoku have a solution?

The short answer is no. While people commonly think that Sudokus can only have one unique solution, any puzzle with seven or fewer starting clues must mathematically have multiple solutions. This is because in these Sudoku puzzles there cannot be a clue for every digit from 1 to 9 in the initial clue.

## Are Sudoku puzzles unsolvable without guessing?

All Sudoku puzzles are solvable only through logical deductions, with no guessing. Some hard Sudoku puzzles may require deductive techniques that you dont know.

## Is Sudoku solvable without guessing?

If by guessing you mean writing down numbers that you are not sure about, then no, every proper puzzle is solvable (in theory) by looking at all the possibilities remaining.

## How do you beat Sudoku without guessing?

There are more than a few techniques to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but per Conceptis Puzzles, the easiest way to a Sudoku solution is to, Scan rows and columns within each triple-box area, eliminating numbers or squares and finding situations where only a single number can fit into a single square. If youre looking to

## Are some Sudoku puzzles unsolvable?

These hard puzzles may seem unsolvable to all but the committed Sudoku expert. We sometimes receive puzzles that our users consider unsolvable, but with a bit of study they can usually be solved

## Is there a solution to every Sudoku puzzle?

The short answer is no. While people commonly think that Sudokus can only have one unique solution, any puzzle with seven or fewer starting clues must mathematically have multiple solutions. This is because in these Sudoku puzzles there cannot be a clue for every digit from 1 to 9 in the initial clue.

## Is there always an answer in Sudoku?

The short answer is yes. Every proper Sudoku puzzle can be solved without ever having to make a guess. Another way of thinking about it is that every Sudoku puzzle can be solved logically. Even though it may require highly complicated solving techniques youre not familiar with.

## How many Sudoku answers are there?

There are exactly 6, 670, 903, 752, 021, 072, 936, 960 possible solutions to Sudoku (about 10^21) . Thats far more than can be checked in a reasonable period of time. But as luck would have it, its not necessary to check them all. Various symmetry arguments prove that many of these grids are equivalent.

## What is the trick to solve Sudoku?

Focus on only one part of a square, row, or column rather than worrying about the entire grid all in one go. Slowly work your way up until you fill up all 81 spaces. You can start with a single square, then a row, then a column. Getting rid of all other distractions will help you solve the Sudoku grid much faster.

## Are all Sudoku solvable without trial and error?

However, a wrong guess can make a puzzle impossible to solve. More often than not, this mistake only becomes apparent right at the end of the game, when the player finally finds an impossibility or a repeated number. All the effort and time spent will then be in vain.

## Can a Sudoku puzzle be unsolvable?

These hard puzzles may seem unsolvable to all but the committed Sudoku expert. We sometimes receive puzzles that our users consider unsolvable, but with a bit of study they can usually be solved

## Is every Sudoku solvable without guessing?

If by guessing you mean writing down numbers that you are not sure about, then no, every proper puzzle is solvable (in theory) by looking at all the possibilities remaining.

## How do I know if my Sudoku is correct?

Check if the rows and columns contain values 1-9, without repetition. If any row or column violates this condition, the Sudoku board is invalid. Check to see if each of the 9 sub-squares contains values 1-9, without repetition. If they do, the Sudoku board is valid; otherwise, it is invalid.

## Is there always a solution in Sudoku?

The short answer is yes. Every proper Sudoku puzzle can be solved without ever having to make a guess. Another way of thinking about it is that every Sudoku puzzle can be solved logically. Even though it may require highly complicated solving techniques youre not familiar with.

## Can a Sudoku be unsolvable?

These hard puzzles may seem unsolvable to all but the committed Sudoku expert. We sometimes receive puzzles that our users consider unsolvable, but with a bit of study they can usually be solved

## Is every game of Sudoku winnable?

All Sudoku puzzles are solvable only through logical deductions, with no guessing. Some hard Sudoku puzzles may require deductive techniques that you dont know. Some very hard Sudoku puzzles may require techniques that are so complicated that no human can do them without taking extensive notes.

## How many solutions does a Sudoku have?

There are 6,670,903,752,021,072,936,960 possible solvable Sudoku grids that yield a unique result (thats 6 sextillion, 670 quintillion, 903 quadrillion, 752 trillion, 21 billion, 72 million, 936 thousand, 960 in case you were wondering). Thats way more than the number of stars in the universe.

## Can Sudoku always be solved without guessing?

The short answer is yes. Every proper Sudoku puzzle can be solved without ever having to make a guess. Another way of thinking about it is that every Sudoku puzzle can be solved logically. Even though it may require highly complicated solving techniques youre not familiar with.

## How do you solve a Sudoku puzzle without guessing it?

These hard puzzles may seem unsolvable to all but the committed Sudoku expert. We sometimes receive puzzles that our users consider unsolvable, but with a bit of study they can usually be solved