15 puzzle

noun

A sliding-block puzzle with 15 sequentially numbered square tiles in a 4×4 frame, the aim being to arrange the numbers in order by sliding one at a time horizontally or vertically into the single available space.

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Meanings

noun15 puzzle (plural 15 puzzles)

plural 15 puzzles

  1. A sliding-block puzzle with 15 sequentially numbered square tiles in a 4×4 frame, the aim being to arrange the numbers in order by sliding one at a time horizontally or vertically into the single available space.

Translations

French jeu de taquin
  • jeu de taquinsliding-block puzzle
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APA

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Chicago

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