Magic squares

Complete the square so every row, column and both main diagonals add to the same total. Use each number once.

Complete a 3 × 3 square with six numbers given. Each line totals 15.

1 square · No time limit · Hints available

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Each line totals 15. Fill ?.

Three by three magic square. Every row, column and both diagonals total 15. Rows: 6, 1, 8; 7, 5, 3; 2, missing, 4.6187532?4

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Every row, column and both corner-to-corner diagonals must reach the target. Use each number once in the whole square. Shaded numbers stay in place.

A hint explains and places one next number. Undo does not remove the hint count. Check only examines visible rules, such as repeated numbers and line totals. It does not reveal hidden answers.

Only a completed square is saved. Hinted squares stay in Progress and are excluded from unassisted time comparisons. Ending an unfinished square saves no result.

Learn a method: Balance a magic square.

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Complete the square so every row, column and both main diagonals add to the same total. Use each number once.

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