alphametic en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæl.fəˈmɛ.tɪk/
Etymology
Blend of alphabet + arithmetic.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| alphametics | Number=Plur | lexicographic |