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Puzzle ZKPU 


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How many squares are in the drawing below?

An image with a number of squares overlaid.

Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the squares cannot be clicked.

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Answer
18 squares.

In the solution below, you can see 6 squares in the middle, with another 12 squares around the outside.

18 squares.

 

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