kakuro Meaning & Definition
/ˌkɑːˈkʊəɹəʊ/
What Does Kakuro Mean?
As a noun, kakuro means 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.
Kakuro at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɑːˈkʊəɹəʊ/ |
| Plural | kakuros |
Kakuro Definition (Noun)
- 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.
Noun
- (games) 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.
Synonyms of Kakuro
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Kakuro synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
kakuro (countable and uncountable, plural kakuros)
Origin of Kakuro
From Japanese カックロ (kakkuro), in turn derived from English Cross Sums.