June 23–29, 2017A14

Use all 4 numbers to make 24

Easy puzzle 1

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2

2

3

9

+ − × ÷

Hard puzzle 1

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4

8

19

36

+ − × ÷

(9−3)×(2+2)(9−3)×2×2(9−2÷2)×39×2+3×2

(2÷3+2)×9

Solutions for Easy 1

(36+4)÷8+19

Solutions for Hard 1

More 4 number math puzzles: http://www.4nums.com

SUPERSUDOKU

SUDOKU

Fill in the boxes using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F so that each column, each row, and each 4x4 square contain all ten numbers and six letters only once.

Your goal is to use all 4 given numbers and build an equation (using + - x and /) to get 24 as fast as you can. See: www.4nums.com/theory.

Fill in the boxes using numbers between 1 and 9 so that each column, each row, and each 3x3 square contain all nine numbers only once.

Hard

HardEasy

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●Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

●The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to

produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

●Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

SOLUTIONS

KAKUROKakuro puzzles are like crosswords that use numbers instead of words. The goal is to fill the blank squares associated with a clue (called a “run”) with the numbers 1-9 so that the numbers add up to the corresponding clues. Like Sudoku, digits in a run cannot repeat. When the grid is filled, the puzzle is complete.

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Across1. “Live” magazine item5. Accumulates12. Wipe clean17. Commuter line18. Fitches20. “___ in your mouth, not in your hand” (classic candy slogan)21. Phrase coined by Thomas Gray in his “Elegy”23. Take over24. Guardian Angel Curtis25. “Drunk History” figure26. A little twisted27. “Pinafore” salt28. Act the drudge30. “Apostle to the Gentiles”31. A buttonhole is one32. Returned from the “dead”?39. “ ___ cost you!”40. Inter41. A pastor, perhaps (Abbr.)42. “A clue!”43. Bare mountains.45. Developmental stage of arthropods48. “Addams Family” uncle50. “ ___ & the Family Stone”

51. THAAD53. “The Far Side” charac-ter, often: var.55. “... leave no ___ un-stoned”56. Deadpanned60. “ ___ and the King of Siam”63. Arm bones64. “And the rockets’ ___ glare...”65. “Modern Family” character whose alter ego is Fizbo the Clown68. “Sweet ___” (Rolling Stones song)70. “The Soul of a New Machine” author Tracy73. “Cotta” or “firma” starter75. “A League of Their ___”76. Fleshy mushroom78. A bit of antiquity80. “Golda’s Balcony” subject81. European ball game86. Intestinal parts87. “21 Grams” star88. “I Faw Down an’ Go ___”89. Beveled edges90. “____ Follow the Sun” (The Beatles)91. Arista

94. A miner test?97. “Allegro ___” (very fast)98. 1958 song by the Kings-ton Trio101. “Mad Men” extra102. “Comrade” in Mur-mansk103. “East of ____”104. City near Düsseldorf105. A republic in western Africa106. Basement condition, at times

Down1. Ancient sacred chests2. Postal delivery3. To the smallest degree4. Charmingly traditional5. “... you damned dirty ___!”6. ‘60s hipsters7. “ Not to mention... “8. ‘Twixt Aug. and Oct.9. “Fi” head10. Auditory canal blocker11. Agitate12. Kodak concoction, once13. Draw back; rebound.14. Magnesium _____ , a transparent ceramic15. “M*A*S*H” prop

16. “Arthur Ashe Courage Award,” for one19. A hair-dresser, some-times22. Police cry29. “Aloha” garland30. Pyramid32. Penpoints33. “...and that’s all the names we’re listing,” briefly34. “20 Questions” cat-egory35. 252 gallons36. “48 ___”37. Do a surface spruce-up38. “I ___ that I eat!”: Shak.44. “And they ___ down to eat bread” (Gen 37:25)46. 10 cc, e.g.47. “Get off your knees, ___; you’re blowing the game!” (angry sports fan’s cry)49. Abbr. in a Bible’s name52. Asian sultanate54. Asunción area56. Founded by Curtis LeMay (Abbr)57. “...written not with ___, but with the Spirit...”(2 Cor.58. “___-Jin” (James Clavell novel)59. “Spring ahead” hours: Abbr.60. Asian ox61. 11 events62. Words without mean-ings65. “White Room” band’s favorite fountain treat?66. Nutmeg covering; source of mace67. A fertilizer69. Big event71. “Dragons’ ___”72. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” extra74. Like a cameo77. Church of England op-ponent, once79. Barbecue discard82. 87 for regular, e.g.83. AT&T and Verizon, for two84. “Shakespeare ___”85. “American Graffiti” nerd89. “A ___ of You” (Joni Mitchell)91. “God’s Little ___” (Caldwell novel)92. 19th-century Democrat opponent93. “Apollo 13” gp.95. “... ___ of thieves”96. “The Hairy Ape” role99. “I don’t ___, I burn”100. “Kick ice” org.

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Use all 4 numbers to make 24

Easy puzzle 1

4nums.com

2

2

3

9

+ − × ÷

Hard puzzle 1

4nums.com

4

8

19

36

+ − × ÷

(9−3)×(2+2)(9−3)×2×2(9−2÷2)×39×2+3×2

(2÷3+2)×9

Solutions for Easy 1

(36+4)÷8+19

Solutions for Hard 1

More 4 number math puzzles: http://www.4nums.com

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6-23-17 ● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to

produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

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Hard - 1 Solution Easy - 5 Solutions

4NUMBERS CONSTRUCTED BY C. CHANG AT 4NUMS.COMUse all 4 numbers to make 24

Easy puzzle 1

4nums.com

2

2

3

9

+ − × ÷

Hard puzzle 1

4nums.com

4

8

19

36

+ − × ÷

(9−3)×(2+2)(9−3)×2×2(9−2÷2)×39×2+3×2

(2÷3+2)×9

Solutions for Easy 1

(36+4)÷8+19

Solutions for Hard 1

More 4 number math puzzles: http://www.4nums.com

Use all 4 numbers to make 24

Easy puzzle 1

4nums.com

2

2

3

9

+ − × ÷

Hard puzzle 1

4nums.com

4

8

19

36

+ − × ÷

(9−3)×(2+2)(9−3)×2×2(9−2÷2)×39×2+3×2

(2÷3+2)×9

Solutions for Easy 1

(36+4)÷8+19

Solutions for Hard 1

More 4 number math puzzles: http://www.4nums.com

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1. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 6 without repeating.

2. The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

3. Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

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