Tricky puzzles

Tricky puzzles, where spotting patterns starts to matter. Stuck? A hint shows where to look and why, on your own board.

1. CalmA relaxed solve, or your very first.
2. SteadyOne step past the basics.
3. FocusedCareful pencil marks pay off.
4. TrickyWhere patterns start to matter.
5. ExpertFor seasoned solvers.
6. FierceThe hardest on SudokuByte.

Or play today’s daily puzzle: the same grid for everyone, calm on Monday and fierce by Saturday.