Word Sum:
This sum does not appear to be correct but if you substitute digits for
letters it can be made correct. Each different letter stands for a different
digit.
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Can you find the substitutions which will make this word sum correct?
Can you make up a word sum or puzzle of your own?
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Good, achieved the results I required
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Answers
Here is one solution. Can you find any more?
| 3 | 6 | 5 | 9 | ||
| 3 | 6 | 5 | 9 | ||
| + | 3 | 6 | 5 | 9 | |
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| 1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | |