Japanese Sums Puzzle Challenge and Answer (QC-18)

Japanese Summo, also known as Japanese Sums, is a fascinating logic puzzle that combines the number-placement rules of Sudoku with arithmetic deduction. Each clue provides the sums of consecutive groups of digits, making every puzzle a unique challenge of logic and calculation. If you enjoy Kakuro, Sudoku, and other number puzzles, this Japanese Summo Puzzle Challenge is a great way to sharpen your reasoning skills.

Japanese Summo or Sums Puzzle Instructions

Place digits 1~9 in the grid so that no row or column contains the same digit more than once. The numbers outside the grid indicate the sums of the digit groups in that row or column and in the given order. Sums should be separated by at least one black cell.