Letter puzzle worksheet: addition and subtraction
Twelve cryptarithms where each letter stands for one digit. Students use addition, subtraction and logic to work out every letter. Regular practice once digit puzzles feel easy.
- 12 medium puzzles on one A4 page
- Addition and subtraction with letters
- Answer key on the last page
Make a worksheet
Choose the puzzles, generate them, check the preview, then print. Each A4 page has name, date and class lines, numbered puzzles with room to work, and cryptarithm.com with the page number at the bottom; an answer key can follow on the last page.
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