Incorrect. I tried the most naive algorithm when I was about 9. It generated every 9x9 grid of digits, checked if it was a Sudoku solution, and then it it matched the puzzle. I gave up while every row but the first was still full of 0s.
Ok yes. I suppose it is possible to do worse than brute force, haha
Ok yes. I suppose it is possible to do worse than brute force, haha