Free printable cross sums
Cross Sums is a number logic puzzle where you fill the grid so every row and column adds up to the printed totals. Fans of Sudoku-style challenges, careful arithmetic, and quiet focus enjoy the steady satisfaction of making every sum check out.
Solution page included
Peek at the solution
This page offers a free, high-resolution printable puzzle image sized for a 6x9 inch page, plus a matching solution page. Both are free PNG downloads with no signup required, ready to print at home.
How to play
- Scan the grid and note the target sum printed for each row and column.
- Fill empty cells with digits so every row and column reaches its printed total.
- Check each line against its sum and adjust any that overshoot or fall short.
- Use the solution page only after you finish, or if you need a hint.
Print the PNG at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper so the 6x9 inch layout stays sharp and readable.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the solution or answer key?
The matching solution is included as a second image on this page, right alongside the puzzle. Download the solution PNG when you want to check your work. Keep it nearby for classroom use or set it aside until you finish solving.
Is this Cross Sums puzzle really free to print?
Yes. The puzzle and solution are free PNG downloads with no signup. You may print them for personal use and for classroom use. SmartKDP also sells a full puzzle book studio if you want to make entire KDP puzzle books later.
Who is Cross Sums good for?
Cross Sums suits players who like number logic without letters or word banks. It works well for adults, teens, and confident grade-school solvers. Difficulty depends on the grid and how tight the totals are, so it can feel gentle or more challenging.
How should I print this puzzle for the best result?
The image is sized for a 6x9 inch page. Print at 100% scale with no fit-to-page shrink so the grid stays sharp. Use letter or A4 paper and ordinary black ink; draft mode is fine for casual practice sheets.
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