alphametic
al·pha·me·tic
alphametic · alphametics
A puzzle that presents an arithmetic problem with letters in place of the digits, the…A puzzle that presents an arithmetic problem with letters in place of the digits, the reader challenged to deduce which digit corresponds to each letter.
/ˌæl.fəˈmɛ.tɪk/
Meaning
1 sensesA puzzle that presents an arithmetic problem with letters in place of the digits, the reader challenged to deduce which digit corresponds to each letter.
Origin
Blend of alphabet + arithmetic.Blend of alphabet + arithmetic.
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Forms
plural: alphametics| Singular | alphametic |
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Synonyms
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See also
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