kakuro
kakuro · kakuros
A type of number puzzle, similar to a crossword but with numbersA 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.
UK/ˌkɑːˈkʊəɹəʊ/US/kɑˈkʊɹoʊ/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Japanese カックロ (kakkuro), in turn derived from English Cross Sums.From Japanese カックロ (kakkuro), in turn derived from English Cross Sums.
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Forms
plural: kakurosWord family
1 related wordsRelatedsudoku
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable