Solving KenKen Logic Puzzles

By Dave Fisher, About.com Guide

Looking at our example grid, we can see that two of the cages consist of a single square with a target number and no math symbol. Since there is ony one number in these cages there can be no mathematical interaction thus eliminating the need for a math sign. These cages are 'give-aways' to get the novice solver started and only occur in very easy puzzles. We can enter the two 4s in their respective squares.

Using Logic to Proceed

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• The KenKen Grid (scroll down for tutorial)
• Getting Started (scroll down for tutorial)
• Using Logic to Proceed (scroll down for tutorial)
• The Final 4 (scroll down for tutorial)
• Complete A Column (scroll down for tutorial)
• Logic Leads Us On (scroll down for tutorial)
• Almost Solved (scroll down for tutorial)
• The Home Stretch (scroll down for tutorial)

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