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Featured Puzzle: Easy as ABC #2

ByJacob Valdez

A is for apple, B is for bee, C is for cat… Today’s puzzle is Easy as ABC. Find the three letters in each row and column, leaving the other three cells empty. Use the hints around the border, which tell you what you see first.

  • There are 3 letters in each row and column..
  • Each letter appears only once in each row and column.
  • Every row and column contains 3 empty cells.
  • Letters around the border indicate the first letter seen when looking directly into their row or column.

Be on the lookout for a future Solving Guide.

Want to try it online? Click here!

The completed grid. I hope you enjoyed it!

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