sudoku
noun
su·do·ku
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Definition of sudoku
: a puzzle in which missing numbers are to be filled into a 9 by 9 grid of squares which are subdivided into 3 by 3 boxes so that every row, every column, and every box contains the numbers 1 through 9
Examples of sudoku in a Sentence
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Our ordinary couple are happier in each other’s presence, playing sudoku when parties get in their way. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, "Ordinary World Outshines the High Life In Ed Sheeran's 'Beautiful People' Music Video: Watch," 28 June 2019 Depending on the context, such a coloring can provide an effective way to seat guests at a wedding, schedule factory tasks for different time slots, or even solve a sudoku puzzle. — Quanta Magazine, "A 53-Year-Old Network Coloring Conjecture Is Disproved," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sudoku.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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