What does "Givens" mean (Symmetric or Anywhere)?

Sudoku •1 min read •7 views •Updated Oct 1, 2026

The givens are the numbers printed at the start. "Symmetric, the classic look" places them in a pattern that looks the same when the grid is turned upside down, as in newspapers. "Anywhere" places them freely. Jigsaw, killer, thermo and arrow books start with "Anywhere". Killer books have no givens, so the choice is not shown.

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