Advanced 16x16 Sudoku solving tips
- Track symbol families. In 16x16, split candidate scanning into 1-8 and 9-G passes to reduce visual overload.
- Prioritize constrained boxes. A nearly complete 4x4 box often unlocks multiple row and column placements quickly.
- Use cross-hatching aggressively. Eliminate candidates by intersecting row, column, and box constraints before committing a value.
- Stabilize before submitting. A final full-grid sweep for duplicate symbols catches most late-stage mistakes.