Use these positions to check the answer quickly before reading the logic.
D1
Row 1, Column 4
F2
Row 2, Column 6
J3
Row 3, Column 10
E4
Row 4, Column 5
B5
Row 5, Column 2
G6
Row 6, Column 7
I7
Row 7, Column 9
C8
Row 8, Column 3
A9
Row 9, Column 1
H10
Row 10, Column 8
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Add E4 while keeping F2 fixed; the board diagram now shows 2/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at E4, row 4, column E. Keep the earlier cats at F2. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 2/10 cats placed.
E4 is the new cat for this step.
8 cats remain after this placement.
3
Step 3: Place the cat at G6
The board reaches 3/10 cats after the placement at G6.
Add G6 while keeping F2 and E4 fixed; the board diagram now shows 3/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at G6, row 6, column G. Keep the earlier cats at F2, E4. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 3/10 cats placed.
G6 is the new cat for this step.
7 cats remain after this placement.
4
Step 4: Place the cat at I7
The board reaches 4/10 cats after the placement at I7.
Add I7 while keeping F2, E4, and G6 fixed; the board diagram now shows 4/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at I7, row 7, column I. Keep the earlier cats at F2, E4, G6. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 4/10 cats placed.
I7 is the new cat for this step.
6 cats remain after this placement.
5
Step 5: Place the cat at C8
The board reaches 5/10 cats after the placement at C8.
Add C8 while keeping F2, E4, G6, and I7 fixed; the board diagram now shows 5/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at C8, row 8, column C. Keep the earlier cats at F2, E4, G6, I7. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 5/10 cats placed.
C8 is the new cat for this step.
5 cats remain after this placement.
6
Step 6: Place the cat at J3
The board reaches 6/10 cats after the placement at J3.
Add J3 while keeping F2, E4, G6, I7, and C8 fixed; the board diagram now shows 6/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at J3, row 3, column J. Keep the earlier cats at F2, E4, G6, I7, C8. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 6/10 cats placed.
J3 is the new cat for this step.
4 cats remain after this placement.
7
Step 7: Place the cat at B5
The board reaches 7/10 cats after the placement at B5.
Add B5 while keeping F2, E4, G6, I7, C8, and J3 fixed; the board diagram now shows 7/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at B5, row 5, column B. Keep the earlier cats at F2, E4, G6, I7, C8, J3. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 7/10 cats placed.
B5 is the new cat for this step.
3 cats remain after this placement.
8
Step 8: Place the cat at H10
The board reaches 8/10 cats after the placement at H10.
Add H10 while keeping F2, E4, G6, I7, C8, J3, and B5 fixed; the board diagram now shows 8/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at H10, row 10, column H. Keep the earlier cats at F2, E4, G6, I7, C8, J3, B5. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 8/10 cats placed.
H10 is the new cat for this step.
2 cats remain after this placement.
9
Step 9: Place the cat at A9
The board reaches 9/10 cats after the placement at A9.
Add A9 while keeping F2, E4, G6, I7, C8, J3, B5, and H10 fixed; the board diagram now shows 9/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at A9, row 9, column A. Keep the earlier cats at F2, E4, G6, I7, C8, J3, B5, H10. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 9/10 cats placed.
A9 is the new cat for this step.
1 cat remains after this placement.
10
Step 10: Place the cat at D1
The board reaches 10/10 cats after the placement at D1.
Add D1 while keeping F2, E4, G6, I7, C8, J3, B5, H10, and A9 fixed; the board diagram now shows 10/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at D1, row 1, column D. Keep the earlier cats at F2, E4, G6, I7, C8, J3, B5, H10, A9. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 10/10 cats placed.
D1 is the new cat for this step.
All 10 cats are now placed without sharing a row or column.
The completed Level 173 visual board: D1, F2, J3, E4, B5, G6, I7, C8, A9, and H10.
Logic recap
Why This Solves Level 173
The final placements (D1, F2, J3, E4, B5, G6, I7, C8, A9, H10) cover 10 rows and 10 columns exactly once. Each cat stays inside the 10x10 board and keeps the row, column, and no-touching rules intact.
Final check
Rows 1-10 each contain one cat.
Columns A-J each contain one cat.
No two final cats touch, including diagonally.
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Practice Cat Logic Without Breaking Your Flow
Meowdoku blends Sudoku-style row and column logic with colored regions: place one cat in each region, and never let two cats share a row, share a column, or touch.
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The final cat positions are D1, F2, J3, E4, B5, G6, I7, C8, A9, H10.
How many cats are in Meowdoku Level 173?
Level 173 uses a 10x10 board, so the answer places 10 cats.
Do I need to watch the Level 173 video?
No. The written steps and board diagrams show the complete answer path. The video is only an optional reference.
Is this an official Meowdoku level guide?
No. This is an unofficial independent guide that explains the logic for players. It is not affiliated with the official Meowdoku app or its developers.
