Start with extreme sums that have only a few combinations.
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Crossword logic with sums
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Difficulty
4 × 4 crossing sums
Runs8Filled0
↘↓ 22↓ 18↓ 15↓ 13
→ 22
→ 18
→ 15
→ 13
Each run needs unique digits and the shown sum.
Game introduction
What is Kakuro?
Kakuro is often described as a number crossword. Every horizontal and vertical run has a target sum, and the digits inside a run cannot repeat.
Crossing cells belong to both a row and a column, so one confirmed digit narrows two clues at once. New puzzles vary the grid size, digit set and hidden solution.
- Category
- Numbers
- Difficulty
- Easy–Hard
- Typical game
- 5–15 min
How to play
How to play Kakuro
- Choose a white cell and enter a digit shown in the number pad.
- Make each row add to the clue on its left.
- Make each column add to the clue above it.
- Do not repeat a digit within the same row or column run.
A little help
Kakuro tips
Use crossings to eliminate digits from both directions.
Track which digits are already present before testing a sum.
Complete nearly finished runs before opening a new area.
Good to know
Kakuro Frequently asked questions
Is Kakuro free to play online?
Yes. You can play the full Kakuro game free in your browser with no account, subscription or download.
Can digits repeat in Kakuro?
A digit cannot repeat within one horizontal or vertical run, though it may appear again elsewhere in the puzzle.
What do the Kakuro clues mean?
The clue above a column is its required total, and the clue beside a row is the total for that horizontal run.
Can I play Kakuro on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The game is designed for touch screens as well as mouse controls, with keyboard controls included where they suit the puzzle.