Cryptarithm

Cryptarithms, also known as alphametics, can be solved using CryptoCrack. This solver is included in the CryptoCrack as these puzzles are regularly included in the ACA’s publication The Cryptogram.

The program will solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and square and cube root puzzles. Multiple equations can be entered as long as they are part of the same puzzle as in the square root example below. Base-6 to base-16 problems can be solved with the program.

Members of the ACA can enter equations into the solver in the format published in The Cryptogram.

Equations must be entered in the following formats:

Addition:

FOURTEEN + TEN + TEN + SEVEN = FORTYONE

RATTLE + SNAKE = RRKGKK. LO + GO = SGG

Subtraction:

CIPHER - SOLVE = SCHOOL

Multiplication:

OTTAWA * ON = HNNTLIL + IIIEHE = TOOINRL

LARK * CAR = OOYRR + ORLOA + LEECC = LOSBRLR

Division:

BRIDGE / CLUBS = CC; - DUHRE = BRHEE; - DUHRE = BOLO (Base 12)

Square Root:

VO'TI'NG gives root VTO; - IN = NNTI; - NNNT = HONG; - UIGG = NUFE

Base 12 Square Root:

ON'LY'IF gives root NNC; - CT = IALY; - IBTT = ISLIF; - IRBOT = IISC

Base 11 Cube Root:

WIE'LDI'EST gives root ELI; - WYT = IWLDI; - WSDEE = WAYAEST; - WTILPLA = LNTNDP

Limitations

Multiplications must use * (asterisk) not x as the multiplication symbol.
In multiplication the multiplier cannot contain a zero. E.g. 5902 * 504 = 29510; + 23608 = 2974608.
Multipliers in multiplications must contain more than one letter. E.g. not PARTY * B = GAMES
In division the quotient cannot contain a zero. E.g. 5284169 / 5816 = 908 remainder 368424.
Double keys are not allowed. E.g. not GOLDENAGE / illad = rhldb + SLDOU where UPPERCASE letters represent one key and lowercase another.
Roots must include the separator ' (apostrophe) between groups in the number to indicate whether it's a square or cube root.

Buttons

Number base – Select the number base of the puzzle. The range is between 6 and 16. The default is base 10.

Clear puzzle – Deletes the current puzzle and solution.

Solve - Solves the puzzle.

Close - Closes the window