Numcross Answer Today — Hints & Solution
Step-by-Step Hints
Today's solution uses these digits (count × digit):
Target sums for every run in the puzzle:
The clue cell positions and their sums — white cells are blank:
Identical to the game grid — you can solve it from here:
What is the Numcross answer today?
The Numcross answer today is the specific arrangement of digits 1–9 that fills every white cell in the 6×6 Kakuro-lite grid so that all horizontal and vertical run sums are satisfied with no repeated digits per run. Every player worldwide gets the same puzzle on the same day, so there is exactly one correct answer.
How does Kakuro have only one answer?
A well-designed Kakuro puzzle has a unique solution because the intersection of across and down run constraints forces specific digits into each cell. Each white cell must satisfy its row run sum AND its column run sum simultaneously, with no duplicates in either. When enough constraints are present, only one combination of digits works.
How do I solve Numcross?
Start with the most constrained runs. A 2-cell run summing to 3 can only be {1,2}. A 2-cell run summing to 17 can only be {8,9}. Then use column constraints to narrow down which digit goes where within each run. Work by elimination: if a digit is forced in one cell, remove it from other cells in the same run. Play today's puzzle to try!
How often does Numcross change?
A new Numcross puzzle is released every day at midnight. Every player worldwide gets the same puzzle on the same day. Come back tomorrow for a fresh challenge!