Smart Sudoku Hints Are Here!

Learning Sudoku techniques can be challenging. Many hint systems simply reveal the next move, leaving you wondering why it works.

Our new Smart Hints are designed differently.

Instead of just showing the answer, every hint explains which Sudoku technique applies, why it works, and which candidate or value should be placed or removed. Whether you’re solving your first puzzle or tackling expert-level grids, Smart Hints help you improve your solving skills rather than simply finishing the puzzle for you.

Each explanation is tailored to the current puzzle, so you can understand the exact logic behind every move and gradually learn to recognize these patterns on your own.

Supported Sudoku Techniques

Smart Hints currently explain the following techniques:

• Last Possible Value
• Last Remaining Value
• Last Possible Cell
• Naked Single
• Hidden Single
• Naked Pairs
• Hidden Pairs
• Naked Triples
• Hidden Triples
• Naked Quads
• Hidden Quads
• Pointing
• Claiming
• X-Wing
• Y-Wing
• Swordfish
• XYZ-Wing
• Jellyfish
• Skyscraper
• Two-String Kite
• Turbot Crane
• 3D Medusa
• Dual Medusa
• Nishio
• Forcing Chains
• Dynamic Forcing Chains

We’re continuously improving our hint engine, so even more techniques and richer explanations will be added in future updates.

Whether you’re looking to solve a difficult puzzle or become a stronger Sudoku player, Smart Hints are here to guide you one logical step at a time.