Kakuro is a type of Japanese puzzle which is also known as sum-crossword puzzle. It is a math-based puzzle where the aim is to fill in the blank spaces of a crossword grid with numbers while ensuring that the sum of numbers in each column and row matches a particular number. There are different synonyms to describe this puzzle, such as cross-sums, cross-addition, or math-doku. Other terms that are sometimes used to refer to this puzzle include code-breaker, number crossword, and cross-number. Nevertheless, the basic concept of Kakuro remains the same, as players must use logic and deduction to fill in the grid and complete the puzzle.