Use these positions to check the answer quickly before reading the logic.
A1
Row 1, Column 1
D2
Row 2, Column 4
B3
Row 3, Column 2
H4
Row 4, Column 8
F5
Row 5, Column 6
I6
Row 6, Column 9
G7
Row 7, Column 7
E8
Row 8, Column 5
C9
Row 9, Column 3
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Add I6 while keeping G7 fixed; the board diagram now shows 2/9 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at I6, row 6, column I. Keep the earlier cats at G7. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 2/9 cats placed.
I6 is the new cat for this step.
7 cats remain after this placement.
3
Step 3: Place the cat at C9
The board reaches 3/9 cats after the placement at C9.
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Add C9 while keeping G7 and I6 fixed; the board diagram now shows 3/9 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at C9, row 9, column C. Keep the earlier cats at G7, I6. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 3/9 cats placed.
C9 is the new cat for this step.
6 cats remain after this placement.
4
Step 4: Place the cat at E8
The board reaches 4/9 cats after the placement at E8.
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Add E8 while keeping G7, I6, and C9 fixed; the board diagram now shows 4/9 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at E8, row 8, column E. Keep the earlier cats at G7, I6, C9. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 4/9 cats placed.
E8 is the new cat for this step.
5 cats remain after this placement.
5
Step 5: Place the cat at F5
The board reaches 5/9 cats after the placement at F5.
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Add F5 while keeping G7, I6, C9, and E8 fixed; the board diagram now shows 5/9 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at F5, row 5, column F. Keep the earlier cats at G7, I6, C9, E8. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 5/9 cats placed.
F5 is the new cat for this step.
4 cats remain after this placement.
6
Step 6: Place the cat at D2
The board reaches 6/9 cats after the placement at D2.
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Add D2 while keeping G7, I6, C9, E8, and F5 fixed; the board diagram now shows 6/9 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at D2, row 2, column D. Keep the earlier cats at G7, I6, C9, E8, F5. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 6/9 cats placed.
D2 is the new cat for this step.
3 cats remain after this placement.
7
Step 7: Place the cat at B3
The board reaches 7/9 cats after the placement at B3.
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Add B3 while keeping G7, I6, C9, E8, F5, and D2 fixed; the board diagram now shows 7/9 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at B3, row 3, column B. Keep the earlier cats at G7, I6, C9, E8, F5, D2. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 7/9 cats placed.
B3 is the new cat for this step.
2 cats remain after this placement.
8
Step 8: Place the cat at A1
The board reaches 8/9 cats after the placement at A1.
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Add A1 while keeping G7, I6, C9, E8, F5, D2, and B3 fixed; the board diagram now shows 8/9 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at A1, row 1, column A. Keep the earlier cats at G7, I6, C9, E8, F5, D2, B3. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 8/9 cats placed.
A1 is the new cat for this step.
1 cat remains after this placement.
9
Step 9: Place the cat at H4
The board reaches 9/9 cats after the placement at H4.
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Add H4 while keeping G7, I6, C9, E8, F5, D2, B3, and A1 fixed; the board diagram now shows 9/9 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at H4, row 4, column H. Keep the earlier cats at G7, I6, C9, E8, F5, D2, B3, A1. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 9/9 cats placed.
H4 is the new cat for this step.
All 9 cats are now placed without sharing a row or column.
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The completed Level 174 visual board: A1, D2, B3, H4, F5, I6, G7, E8, and C9.
Logic recap
Why This Solves Level 174
The final placements (A1, D2, B3, H4, F5, I6, G7, E8, C9) cover 9 rows and 9 columns exactly once. Each cat stays inside the 9x9 board and keeps the row, column, and no-touching rules intact.
Final check
Rows 1-9 each contain one cat.
Columns A-I 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 A1, D2, B3, H4, F5, I6, G7, E8, C9.
How many cats are in Meowdoku Level 174?
Level 174 uses a 9x9 board, so the answer places 9 cats.
Do I need to watch the Level 174 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.
