NYT Sudoku is a free online Sudoku puzzle platform offering daily puzzles, a 200-level progression, and unlimited practice games, all playable directly in a browser without registration.
What is NYT Sudoku?
NYT Sudoku is an unofficial, independent web-based Sudoku game that lets players solve standard 9x9 puzzles in three modes: Levels, Daily, and Unlimited. It takes Sudoku grids with fixed clues and allows players to fill cells using logic. The platform runs entirely in a browser on desktop and mobile devices, with no download or account required. It is not affiliated with The New York Times Company.
Key Features
- Three game modes — Levels (200-puzzle progression from Easy to Hard), Daily (one Easy, Medium, and Hard puzzle per date), and Unlimited (on-demand generated puzzles at any difficulty).
- Notes system — Toggle notes mode to add pencil marks in editable cells, helping track candidates without memory load.
- Undo, erase, and hint — Undo recent moves, erase a single cell, or request a hint that fills the correct digit from the solution.
- Timer and reset — A session timer that does not affect puzzle state; reset clears all entered digits and notes while preserving clues.
- Local save and optional cloud sync — Guest progress (puzzle state, time, stats) saves automatically in the browser; optional Google sign-in enables cloud save when configured.
- Mobile-responsive interface — Board, toolbar, and keypad adapt to small screens without horizontal scrolling.
- Difficulty levels — Easy (levels 1-70), Medium (71-140), Hard (141-200) in Level mode; daily and unlimited also offer the three difficulty tiers.
Who is it for?
- Beginners — learn the rules and basic logic with Easy puzzles and the Levels progression.
- Daily habit players — complete a quick Easy-Medium-Hard set each day tied to the date.
- Experienced solvers — practice specific techniques using Medium or Hard unlimited puzzles and track improvement via timer and notes.
- Mobile users — play Sudoku on the go with the responsive layout.
What can you do with NYT Sudoku?
- Warm up quickly — Start an Easy puzzle and solve using only singles to build rhythm.
- Maintain a daily routine — Open the Daily mode each day for a set of three puzzles at increasing difficulty.
- Practice a specific technique — Use Unlimited mode to generate many puzzles at a chosen difficulty and drill note-taking or scanning habits.
- Resume a session later — Guest progress saves locally, so players can close the browser and return to the same puzzle.
How does it work?
Players choose a mode (Levels, Daily, or Unlimited) and a difficulty. The board displays fixed clues; empty cells are filled by selecting a cell and tapping a digit on the on-screen keypad. Notes mode adds pencil marks. Undo, erase, hint, and reset are available. Progress auto-saves locally, and optional Google sign-in enables cloud sync.
Pricing
Free. No subscription, no in-app purchases, and no required account.
FAQ
Is NYT Sudoku official?
No, it is unofficial and not affiliated with The New York Times Company.
Are the puzzles from the New York Times?
No. Puzzles are generated or stored by this site, not from The New York Times.
Do I need to sign in to play?
No. Guest play works in the current browser with local save; sign-in is optional for cloud sync.
What happens if I reset a puzzle?
Reset clears all entered digits and notes while keeping the fixed clues, allowing a fresh start on the same puzzle.
Can I play on mobile?
Yes. The interface is designed to fit small screens without horizontal scrolling.
