6×6 Medium (Intermediate) Mini Sudoku – Play Free Online

Balanced logic in a compact grid—free 6×6 medium Mini Sudoku puzzles online. Perfect for a satisfying 3-5 minute solve. Play instantly on any device.
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Grid size4×46×6
Score
0
Time
00:00
Mistakes
0/3
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Controls

Press 1–6 to enter digits; D toggles draft mode.

• Press D to toggle draft mode

• Press Delete/Backspace to clear

• Press Escape to deselect

What is 6×6 Medium Mini Sudoku?

6×6 Medium Mini Sudoku delivers a satisfying, compact solve that rewards candidate tracking without the time commitment of 9×9.

You fill a 6×6 grid with digits 1–6 so each row, column, and 2×3 box has no repeats.

Medium 6×6 puzzles typically contain 18–24 given numbers—enough to start, but sparse enough that you'll need candidate notes to track possibilities.

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Whether you have a few minutes or want a quick mental workout, this is the perfect place to play 6×6 medium Mini Sudoku online for free.

How to Play 6×6 Medium Mini Sudoku

Basic Rules

  • Fill the 6×6 grid with numbers 1–6
  • Each row must contain all digits without repetition
  • Each column must contain all digits without repetition
  • Each 2×3 box must contain all digits without repetition

Controls (Web Sudoku)

  • Click a cell to select it
  • Use keyboard (1–6) to enter numbers
  • Press D to toggle notes (draft mode)
  • Use Delete/Backspace to clear cells
  • Use hints when needed (limited per puzzle)

🧩 6×6 Medium Mini Sudoku Solving Techniques

6×6 medium puzzles rely on candidate notes and clean eliminations.

Look for singles, pairs, and box-line interactions in 2×3 boxes.

Key Techniques:

  • Candidate Notes — Track possibilities per cell
  • Naked Singles — One candidate remains
  • Hidden Singles — A digit fits one spot
  • Box-Line Reduction — When a digit in a 2×3 box is restricted to one row or column, eliminate that digit from the rest of that row or column outside the box.
  • Naked Pairs — Two cells share two digits

Medium Mini 6×6 Sudoku FAQ

How difficult is Medium 6×6 Sudoku compared to Easy?

Medium puzzles typically contain 18–24 given numbers (compared to 24–30 in Easy). This reduction means you'll need Candidate Notes and techniques like Box-Line Reduction to make progress.

What strategies are effective in Medium 6×6 Sudoku?

Use Candidate Notes to track possibilities for each cell. Apply Box-Line Reduction when a digit in a 2×3 box is restricted to one row or column. Spot Naked Pairs to eliminate candidates from other cells.

Why do Medium 6×6 Sudoku puzzles sometimes feel tricky?

With only 18–24 givens, many cells have multiple candidates. The key is spotting Box-Line Reduction—where a digit's position within a 2×3 box forces its placement in the intersecting row or column.

Should I use pencil marks in 6×6 Sudoku?

They are optional but helpful in Medium puzzles when multiple candidates exist.

How long does it take to solve Medium 6×6 Sudoku?

Most puzzles can be solved within a few minutes, depending on experience and puzzle complexity.

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