kakuro en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kɑˈkʊɹoʊ/ (US)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˌkɑːˈkʊəɹəʊ/ (UK)
Etymology
From Japanese カックロ (kakkuro), in turn derived from English Cross Sums.
Meanings
- (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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kakuros | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (1)
fr kakuro (number puzzle)