LinkedIn Mini Sudoku #95 (Lo or Hi) - Step-by-Step 6x6 Puzzle Solution Guide

Welcome to the step-by-step walkthrough for LinkedIn Mini Sudoku #95 (Lo or Hi), published on November 14, 2025. This 6x6 Sudoku variant requires placing digits 1 through 6 so that each row, column, and 2x3 section contains every number exactly once. Using the given clues, we logically deduce missing numbers without guesswork.

Let's analyze the puzzle one row and section at a time focusing on where numbers can fit given existing placements and Sudoku rules:

Initial Setup

The puzzle's clues are placed as follows:

• Row 1 starts with a 3 in the first cell, rest empty.
• Row 2 has a 2 in column 2 and a 1 in column 5.
• Row 3 begins with a 1 in column 1 and a 2 in column 4.
• Row 4 includes a 6 in column 3 and a 4 in column 6.
• Row 5 has a 4 in column 2 and a 5 in column 5.
• Row 6 contains a 6 in column 6.

Step 1: Filling obvious singles in rows and columns

Start by checking rows or columns where only one number is missing:

• Row 1: Numbers 3 is present; missing are 1, 2, 4, 5, 6. As we progress and fill boxes and other rows, elimination will guide us on exact placement.
• Row 2: Has 2 and 1; focus on the empty cells and narrowing based on intersecting columns and blocks.

Step 2: Analyze each 2x3 box

The 6x6 grid is divided into four 2x3 boxes:

• Top-left box (Rows 1-2, Columns 1-3): Contains 3 and 2 from clues. Remaining digits must fill in logically.
• Top-right box (Rows 1-2, Columns 4-6): Has 1 already placed in row 2, column 5.
• Bottom-left box (Rows 3-4, Columns 1-3): Includes 1 in row 3, column 1 and 6 in row 4, column 3.
• Bottom-right box (Rows 3-4, Columns 4-6): Has 2 in row 3, column 4 and 4 in row 4, column 6.

Using these placements, check missing numbers in each box and possible empty cell positions considering rows and columns.

Step 3: Cross-check rows, columns, and boxes to place digits

Continue by eliminating choices for each cell based on existing numbers in the same row, column, or box:

• For example, in column 1, digit 1 is at row 3, so this excludes 1 from other cells in column 1.
• In row 4, the presence of 6 and 4 reduces options in remaining cells in that row and related boxes.

Step 4: Use process of elimination and naked singles

Look for cells where only one number can logically fit because all other digits are ruled out by the Sudoku rules:

• For instance, when only one candidate remains in a cell after considering row, column, and box constraints, fill it in immediately.
• Mark pencil notes of possible numbers in ambiguous cells and update these as other cells get filled.

Step 5: Logical progression example

Consider the bottom rows:

• Row 5 has 4 and 5 given; the remaining cells must logically accommodate missing digits 1, 2, 3, 6.
• Check column and box constraints to determine which cells fit each missing digit uniquely.

Step-by-step, this logic applies throughout the grid, using the clues and Sudoku rules to identify and fill each empty cell without guesswork.

Step 6: Finalizing the grid

By systematically applying these techniques: row, column, and box scanning, exclusion, and identifying naked singles, the puzzle completes with all digits 1 to 6 appearing exactly once per row, column, and 2x3 section.

Example code snippet for candidate elimination in one cell:
// Pseudocode
possibleNumbers = {1,2,3,4,5,6}
remove numbers seen in same row
remove numbers seen in same column
remove numbers seen in same box
if possibleNumbers.size == 1
  assign that number to cell

This logical approach ensures the puzzle is solved step-by-step while adhering strictly to 6x6 mini Sudoku rules. Keep focused on constraints and move methodically to enjoy success.

Enjoy solving more LinkedIn Mini Sudoku puzzles with confidence and sharpen your logical deduction skills!