Free printable sum search
Sum Search is a number hunt: scan a grid of digits and find every run of touching numbers that adds up to the target. Fans of number puzzles, kids practicing mental math, and adults who like a quiet brain workout all enjoy the mix of spotting and adding.
Solution page included
Peek at the solution
This page gives you a free, high-resolution printable puzzle image sized for a 6x9 inch page, plus a matching solution page. Download both as PNGs with no signup, then print at home.
How to play
- Note the target sum shown with the puzzle.
- Scan the grid for runs of touching digits that add up to that target.
- Mark each valid run you find as you go.
- Keep searching until you have found every run that reaches the target.
Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper with normal or best quality ink so the 6x9 inch grid stays sharp and easy to write on.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the solution or answer key?
The matching solution is included as a second image on this page. Download the puzzle PNG for the blank grid, then the solution PNG to check your work or hand out an answer key for a classroom.
Is this Sum Search puzzle really free to print?
Yes. The puzzle and solution are free high-resolution PNG downloads with no signup. You may print them for personal use or classroom use. SmartKDP also offers a full puzzle book studio if you want to make entire KDP books.
Who is Sum Search good for?
It suits anyone who likes number puzzles, from older kids building addition skills to adults who want a calm, focused challenge. Difficulty depends on grid size, digit range, and how many target runs are hidden in the page.
What size should I print the puzzle?
The image is sized for a 6x9 inch page. Print at 100% scale with no fit-to-page shrinking so lines stay crisp. Use standard letter or A4 paper and center the image if your printer needs margins.
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