kakuro

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of number puzzle, similar to a crossword but with numbers. Each "clue" is the sum of the digits to be placed in its group of squares, and no digit can be repeated within a group.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɑːˈkʊəɹəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kakuro.wav /kɑˈkʊɹoʊ/

Word forms

kakuro kakuros

Etymology

From Japanese カックロ (kakkuro), in turn derived from English Cross Sums.

Related words

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