CHECK + THE = TIRES
What is this puzzle?
Solve the addition alphametic puzzle where CHECK + THE = TIRES. Each letter represents a unique digit from 0-9. No number starts with zero.
Difficulty: medium · Category: addition · Unique letters: 8
This medium-level addition alphametic puzzle features 8 unique letters (C, E, H, I, K, R, S, T). In the equation CHECK + THE = TIRES, each letter maps to a distinct digit from 0 to 9. With only 8 of 10 digits used, 2 digits remain unused in the solution. The leading letters C and T cannot represent zero — this is your first constraint. To solve this efficiently, focus on letters that appear in multiple positions across the equation — these are the most constrained and often the easiest to determine first.
- This addition alphametic has 8 unique letters to determine.
- Leading letters: C, T. None of these can be zero.
- There are 8 unique letters, so 2 digits from 0–9 will not be used.
- Start from the rightmost column (units place) and work left, tracking carries between columns.
- With two addends, each column can produce a carry of at most 1.
- A moderate number of letters means you'll need logical deduction alongside trial and error.
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CHECK
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