Today’s puzzle overview
- Grid: 9×9
- Playable cells: 37
- Sum clues: 23
- Across runs: 11
- Down runs: 9
Why this is rated Medium
Medium Kakuro puzzles require consistent elimination using sum combinations. Track candidate sets per run and update crossings after every placement.
Today’s solving tactics
- Write candidate sets per run (valid combinations) and eliminate digits that can’t appear.
- Use intersections: if a digit can only appear in one cell of a run, place it.
- Recheck runs after every change — eliminations cascade quickly.
More Kakuro
- Try today’s other difficulties: Easy · Hard
- Previous days (Medium): 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.
13 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 41 | ||||
4 | 21 13 | 8 9 | ||||||
10 | 22 14 | |||||||
9 | 17 22 | 4 | ||||||
17 19 | 20 | 2 7 | ||||||
12 | 16 5 | |||||||
7 | 22 5 | 9 1 | ||||||
16 | 16 | |||||||
💡 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.