Today’s puzzle overview
- Grid: 11×11
- Playable cells: 67
- Sum clues: 28
- Across runs: 19
- Down runs: 15
Why this is rated Hard
Hard Kakuro puzzles often need deep candidate elimination across many crossings. Build candidate lists early and look for forced digits created by overlaps.
Today’s solving tactics
- Build candidate lists early and eliminate aggressively using crossings.
- Look for forced digits created by overlapping constrained sums.
- Avoid guessing — revisit earlier runs after each deduction.
More Kakuro
- Try today’s other difficulties: Easy · Medium
- Previous days (Hard): Wed, Jun 3 · Tue, Jun 2 · Mon, Jun 1 · Sun, May 31 · Sat, May 30 · Fri, May 29 · Thu, May 28
Kakuro FAQ
Can numbers repeat inside a run?
No. Digits 1–9 cannot repeat within the same across or down run.
Do I ever need to guess?
No. Kakuro is meant to be solved logically using valid sum combinations and elimination.
What’s the fastest way to improve?
Memorize common sums for 2–3 cell runs and practice eliminating candidates at intersections.
11 | 45 | 45 | 7 | 45 | 45 | 13 | ||||
6 | 15 11 | 10 7 | ||||||||
26 | 21 | |||||||||
8 17 | 11 14 | 11 | ||||||||
45 | ||||||||||
11 | 12 20 | 5 15 | ||||||||
45 | ||||||||||
20 3 | 10 | 7 | ||||||||
18 | 25 6 | |||||||||
10 | 15 | 9 | ||||||||
💡 How to play: Each clue shows the sum of digits in its row or column. Fill cells with 1–9 without repeating a digit within any run. Use pencil mode for candidates.