7 times table problem solving

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7x Table Colour by Code

Solve the 7x table equations to colour the bee.

7x Table Colour by Code (Help)

Solve the 7x table equations to colour the spring scene. Includes a 7x table help flower.

Division by 7 Colour by Code

Solve the division by 7 equations to colour the whale.

Division by 7 Colour by Code (Help)

Solve the 7x table division facts to colour the pirate items. Includes 7x table help flower).

7x Table Puzzle

Print, cut and laminate this two times table puzzle which helps children learn the seven times table through different representations.

7x Table River Round-Up

Dice-based game to support children learning the seven times table.

7x Table Certificate

Can be printed, signed and awarded on a pupil learning the seven times table.

7x Table Diving Dice

7x Table Loop Cards

Loop of 13 cards with the seven times table represented in different ways.

7x Table Helper Flowers

Can be used for scaffolding when children are practising 7x mental recall, and then removed when appropriate.

Counting in 7s A5 Cards

A5 cards showing seven times table representations. For display on the wall or hanging from a line.

7x Table Tic-Tac-Toe

Noughts and crosses (tic-tac-toe) style game to support children learning the seven times table.

7x Table Representation Cards

Six card for each fact in the seven times table showing it in different representation. Great for fluency games and activities.

Counting in 7s Number Lines

Set of four counting in sevens number lines. Print, laminate and use for scaffolding in seven times tables activities.

Mad Maths Minutes

Counting in 7s

Circle the multiples of 7

7x table division facts

Mixed 7x table multiplication and division facts

7x Table Interactive (Scaffolded)

Choose your timer and see how many 7x table questions you can answer. Answer choices are limited to multiples of 7.

7x Table Beat the Clock (Scaffolded)

Set your speed. You have 25 seven times table questions and three lives. Can you answer each one before the clock runs down?

7x Table Interactive

Choose your timer and see how many 7x table questions you can answer. Use the bar model to help if needed.

7x Table Beat the Clock

Set your speed. You have 7 ten times table questions and three lives. Can you answer each one before the clock runs down?

7x Table Bingo

Interactive maths fluency game for the classroom.

Percy Parker 7x Table Song

The story of baby Percy Parker will help you with your seven times table.

Numberock 7x Tables Song

Rap along with Numberock and learn your 7x table.

Laugh along and Learn 7x Table

Learn your 7x table with a bit of reggae from Todd and Ziggy.

Happy 7x Table

7x Table cover of Pharrell Williams’ Happy by Laugh Along and Learn.

7x Table to Adele’s Hello

7x table version of Adele’s Hello by Miss Rachel.

7x Table Levitating

7x table cover of Dua Lipa’s Levitating sung by Mr Walker.

Class Dynamix 7x Table

Learn your 7x table with Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists Class Dynamix.

Scratch Garden Counting by 7s

Count in 7s with Scratch Garden. How high can you go?

BBC Teach – Super Movers – 7x Table Song

Manchester City mascot Moonbeam has a song to help children learn the 7x table.

Jack Hartmann Multiply by 7

Sing along with this reggae track from Jack Hartmann and learn the 7x table.

Wild West 7x Table Song

A bit of Wild West fun learning the 7x table from Laugh Along and Learn.

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A large selection of online interactive games and other resources to help children learn the times tables.

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7 times table worksheets

Free 7 times table worksheets

Here you can find a great number of free 7 times table worksheets to print. These worksheets have been created by teachers and are aimed at primary school students to optimally practice maths problems. The multiplication tables are an important basic skill. For many students, the 7 times table is one of the more difficult tables. No worries though, these worksheets will help you memorise them in no time.

When memorising the 7 times table, you can use tables you are already familiar with to make things easier. For instance, when you flip the numbers of the tables you already know, you'll quickly have several answers to the 7 times table. 4 x 7 is the same as 7 x 4, both are 28. This approach will make practising the 7 times table a lot easier. You can then memorise the other multiplications through repetition and using the worksheets.

The times tables are the basis of more elaborate calculations and one's general maths comprehension. The exercises provided here are suited for maths education taught in primary school. These free 7 multiplication facts table worksheets for printing or downloading (in PDF format) are specially aimed at primary school students. You can also make a multiplication worksheet yourself using the worksheet generator. These worksheets are randomly generated and therefore provide endless amounts of exercise material for at home or in class. The 3rd grade math worksheets will help learning the times tables.

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7 times table worksheets

Free 7 times table worksheets

Here you can find a great number of free 7 times table worksheets to print. These worksheets have been created by teachers and are aimed at primary school students to optimally practice maths problems. The multiplication tables are an important basic skill. For many students, the 7 times table is one of the more difficult tables. No worries though, these worksheets will help you memorise them in no time.

When memorising the 7 times table, you can use tables you are already familiar with to make things easier. For instance, when you flip the numbers of the tables you already know, you'll quickly have several answers to the 7 times table. 4 x 7 is the same as 7 x 4, both are 28. This approach will make practising the 7 times table a lot easier. You can then memorise the other multiplications through repetition and using the worksheets.

The times tables are the basis of more elaborate calculations and one's general maths comprehension. The exercises provided here are suited for maths education taught in primary school. These free worksheets for printing or downloading (in PDF format) are specially aimed at primary school students. You can also make a table worksheet yourself using the worksheet generator. These worksheets are randomly generated and therefore provide endless amounts of exercise material for at home or in class.

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How to learn your 7 times tables

Discover easy ways to tackle the tricky 7 times table , including helpful tips from a school teacher, practice problems, and a step-by-step guide for parents and kids.

Author Michelle Griczika

Published May 2024

• Key takeaways
• Prime Difficulty: The 7 times table is tough because 7 is a prime number without easy patterns
• Strategies for Success: Use skip counting, memorisation, and practice problems to learn it effectively
• Build a Foundation: Learn easier times tables first to better understand multiplication before moving on to the 7 times table

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• Tips & tricks
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If your child is learning multiplication facts the 7s times table will probably be one of the last they learn. That’s because the 7s times table can be the most challenging. Why? Because 7 is a prime number. You might be thinking that 3 and 5 are also prime so why is the 7 times table more difficult? Let me explain.

A prime number is a number whose factors (the numbers being multiplied) are only itself and one. In other words, the only numbers you can multiply to get 7 are 7 and 1 or 1 and 7. The same is true for 3. Because there are less fact families for prime numbers, there are more facts to learn. By contrast, composite numbers have more factors so there are less facts to learn. Take the number 4, for example. You can multiply 2 and 2 to get 4, along with 1 and 4. 

While 3 and 5 are prime numbers, the times tables for these numbers are relatively easy for students to learn because of obvious patterns in the products and quicker addition.

For the 5s times table , students know that each product (the answer to a multiplication problem) must end in 0 or 5, and this alternates back and forth throughout the times table. Even young students can learn how to count by 5s and later connect this to multiplication.

Similarly, the 3s are relatively easy to learn despite 3 being a prime number. Once students learn the connection between multiplication and repeated addition , they can easily skip count by 3s to find the desired product. 

For example, a student trying to solve 3 x 4 might know 3 x 3 is 9. The student can then quickly add another “group of” 3 to 9 and see that 3 x 4 = 12. While this strategy also works with the 7s times table , adding 7 to a number is typically more difficult.

Let’s say a student is trying to work out 7 x 5. The student might remember that 7 x 4 is 28. Then, the student can add another “group of” 7 to 28. While this will still lead to the correct answer of 35, it is usually more challenging for students to quickly add 7 to a number than it is to add 3 because it’s larger.

Introducing the 7 Times Tables

I recommend teaching other multiplication facts before teaching the 7 times table . Specifically, I would begin with the times tables that have predictable patterns and easier skip counting , such as the 2s, 5s, and 10s. Learning these times tables first helps students grasp the concept of multiplication as repeated addition more easily. 

I cannot stress the importance of taking the time to ensure students have a concrete understanding of multiplication before asking them to memorise multiplication facts. Understanding multiplication as “groups of” a number allows students to find the product of an unknown multiplication problem even if they cannot recall the answer of the top of their head.

Before diving into our tips, take a look at the 7 times table up to 10 :

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While students can still use manipulatives and models to find the product of any multiplication problem, there are more efficient ways for the 7s times table. The most effective method for teaching the 7 times table is to emphasise memorisation of the facts while showing students how to utilise skip counting as needed.

Emphasise commutative property of multiplication

Before diving into memorisation strategies, remind your student of the Commutative Property of Multiplication. This multiplication property states that changing the order of the numbers being multiplied (the factors) does not change the answer (the product). Once students learn 2 x 7, they also learn 7 x 2.

The Commutative Property of Multiplication is especially helpful for learning the 7 times tables because students should also have learned several other tables by the time they know these facts. You can show your child the 7 times table chart and circle the facts they already know based on other times tables. For example, if your child has already learned the 2, 5, and 10 times tables , then you can identify 2 x 7, 7 x 2, 3 x 7, 7 x 3, 5 x 7, and 7 x 5 as facts your child already knows!

Use skip counting games & songs

Skip counting songs are great when teaching multiplication because they emphasise the idea of multiplication, meaning “groups of” a number; so 4 x 7 is the same as 4 “groups of” 7, and students can count by 7 four times to find the answer. 

There are plenty of skip-counting songs for each times table, but this one for the 7s was their all-time favorite. They learned the 7s facts extremely fast, probably because they always sang the song!

Sometimes you have to resort to good ole’ flashcards. While skip counting is a great strategy for solving multiplication facts your student doesn’t remember, quick recall is important when taking timed tests. I never advise starting with rote memorisation but in the end, students have to memorise their facts. Flashcards have been proven to create neural pathways in the brain which makes recalling information easier and quicker. Plus, many students find the act of handwriting flashcards in and of itself helpful for memorisation.

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7 times table practice problems

Here are some problems to help your child practice the 7 times table .

__ x 7 = 56

Penlope has 7 pairs of shoes. How many individual shoes does she have?

Ina spends £21 on books. Each book cost £7. How many books did she buy?

While the 7 times tables can be challenging to learn, I hope these tips have made it seem more approachable and less overwhelming for your child and/or your students. Check out more problems on our maths help app !

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Michelle Griczika is a seasoned educator and experienced freelance writer. Her years teaching primary school lend depth to her understanding of diverse learning stages. Michelle enjoys running in her free time and undertaking home projects.

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7 Times Table

In multiples of 7 we count sevens, that is, groups of 7.

For example, 6×7 equals 6 times 7.

Further down the page are study methods, exercises, games, and worksheets for learning the 7 Times Table.

multiples of 7

1 x 7 = 7 2 x 7 = 14 3 x 7 = 21 4 x 7 = 28 5 x 7 = 35 6 x 7 = 42 7 x 7 = 49 8 x 7 = 56 9 x 7 = 63 10 x 7 = 70 11 x 7 = 77 12 x 7 = 84

Practice 7 Times Table in order

Solve the exercises. Then, click ‘Check’ to see how well you did!

If all the answers are correct, continue to practice the multiples in random order further down the page.

Practice 7 Times Table in random order

If all the answers are correct, continue to the memory game further down the page.

7 Times Table Memory game

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7 Times Table puzzle game

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What is the 7 times table?

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How to learn and memorize the 7 Times Table?

For example, 6×7 equals 6 times 7

6×7 = 7+7+7+7+7+7 = 42

How do you easily calculate multiples of 7?

Method 1: To calculate an exercise involving multiplication by 7, you can calculate the same exercise, but with 5 instead of 7 and add the number that appears in the exercise twice.

for example,

3×7=(3×5)+3+3=15+6=21

Method 2: Multiples of 7 can be remembered in order. Start from the number 7 and add 7 each time. Get the series:

7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70

When there is an exercise that involves multiplying by 7, raise your fingers according to the number that appears in the exercise and say the multiples in order, a multiple for each finger.

For example, to calculate 4×7, hold up 4 fingers and count as follows: 7 for the first finger, 14 for the second finger, 21 for the third finger, and 28 for the fourth finger. We reached 28 and this is the answer.

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Learning the 7 times table: tips and tricks

Learning the 7 times table

The 7 times table is the hardest to learn because 7 is a prime number, and so the final digit does not repeat itself until 10x7 . The 3 times table offers the same challenge, but is less difficult to learn because the numbers are smaller, so don't usually involve number changes in both the tens and units columns (in fact, only 4x3 = 1 2 and 7x3 = 2 1 do so). 

Step-by-step 7 times table learning

• Arm yourself with your times tables learning aids  – and make sure your child is confident with the 2, 3, 4 and 5 times tables .
• Start by explaining why 7s are more difficult, and then say the table slowly, inviting your child to join in, but not requiring it. Ask if they'd like you to do this again.
• Then try the paired table approach (saying the table out loud at the same time as your child), going very slowly and giving your child every opportunity to catch on.
• A judgement call from here on in, but I usually then use the paired approach to 3x7, then start from the beginning and go to 5x7 . If it sticks, great – if not, go back and build up carefully. 
• Complete the second part of the table once the first part is secure. 

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The 7 times table is likely to take more practice than the others ; as long as the 2 times table (the foundation of all multiplication tables learning), the 3 times table and the 4 times table are in place, though, children can usually learn it in ten days or so.

3 times table tips and tricks

• A brilliant mnemonic from Guardian Education to help with tricky 7s. Write down these three columns:

• Alternatively, write down the numbers 1 to 9, and cross each digit out as it appears in the units or ones column in the 7 times table answers . This reinforces the idea that the final digit does not repeat itself.
• If 7s don't come easily, have your child write out what they know , and complete the table. Then see if they can write the elements they did not get first time round.
• Use either 5+2 p coins to make a unit of 7 to build the table physically, or Numicon if you have it. You could also cut out squared paper into 7s, and use these to build up the table and count the squares.

7 times tables practice worksheets and games

For a selection of 7 times tables worksheets and printable games see below.  

Read John Bald's guide to times table learning for more general advice about multiplication tables, then browse through all times table worksheets and printable games .

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7 Times Table Worksheets

A times table is a list of multiples of a number. We can obtain the multiplication table by multiplying the number 7 with whole numbers.

We can obtain the 7 times table by doing skip counting of 7. The 7 times table follows a very specific pattern, just like 7, 14, 21, 28, 35,...

Benefits of 7 Times Table Worksheets

Multiples of 7 have a pattern of 7, 4, 1, 8, 5, 2, 9, 6, 3, 0 as the digit in the ones place. Solving 7 times table worksheets gives us an idea of how to memorize the table. Write down the numbers 1 to 9, and cross out each digit as it appears in the units or ones column in the 7 times table answers. This gives you an idea that the final digit does not repeat itself.

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What is 7 times table.

The 7 times table is a mathematical table that lists the products of 7 and positive integers up to a certain limit. The table starts with 7 × 1 = 7, and each subsequent row lists the product of 7 and the next integer. The table usually goes up to 10 or 12.

• 7 x 10 = 70

What are the multiples of 7?

The multiples of 7 are numbers that can be evenly divided by 7. Some of the first few multiples of 7 are:

7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70, ...

How to write 7-times table in words?

• One times seven is seven
• Two times seven is fourteen
• Three times seven is twenty-one
• Four times seven is twenty-eight
• Five times seven is thirty-five
• Six times seven is forty-two
• Seven times seven is forty-nine
• Eight times seven is fifty-six
• Nine times seven is sixty-three
• Ten times seven is seventy
• Eleven times seven is seventy-seven
• Twelve times seven is eighty-four

What is 7 Times 7?

What is the product of 7 and 8.

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7 Times table

A 7 times table is often visible in the real world as the number 7 is often used. The number of colors in a rainbow, the number of days in a week, the number of continents in the world, all account to 7. Studying the table of 7 will provide a child with a firm foundation in mathematics that will assist them through every stage of their schooling and life. 7 times table is therefore highly important to learn for the overall development of a student. The repeated addition of 7 is the multiplication table of 7.

Multiplication Table of 7

Learning the multiplication table of 7 is an essential skill for the problems based upon fractions, decimals, and percentages. It helps in solving real-life problems quickly when the students are outside their classrooms and make students understand the sequences and patterns followed by the multiples of 7.

You can view multiplication as telling you how many groups of something you have. So, when you have multiplication of 7, you will have seven groups of something. For example, 7 x 2 tells you that you have seven groups of 2. To find the answer, you add your groups together. So, 7 x 2 turns into 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2, which turns into 14. So, 7 x 2 is equal to 14.

7 Times Table up to 10

The 7 multiplication table is all about adding the number seven times.

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Tips for 7 Times Table

The number 7 has infinite multiples as it can be multiplied with any whole number, and we have infinite whole numbers.

The number 7 is a prime number so in the 7 times table it does not repeat itself until 7 × 10. We can obtain the 7 times table by doing the skip counting by 7.

When a number is multiplied by 7, the answer is seven times the number. Add the number 7 times.

You can also find the product with the help of skip counting. Skip count by 7’s like 7, 14, 21, 28 . . . and so on.

Multiply. 7 x 5

7 x 5 tells us that we have seven groups of 5 . To find the answer, we will add the groups together. So, 7 x 5 turns into 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 , which turns into 35 . So, 7 x 5 is equal to 35 .

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Multiplication – you take one number and add it together a number of times.

Product – When we multiply two numbers, the answer we get is called ‘product’.

Multiplicand – the number of objects in each group.

Multiplier – the number of equal groups is called ‘multiplier’.

Pre-requisite Skills Understand Groups and Multiplication as Repeated Addition Write Addition and Multiplication Sentences Write Multiplication Sentences for Arrays Commutative Property of Multiplication

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There are a mixture of diverse and exigent x7 multiplication games quizzes in our 7 times table quiz , ranging from (7 x 1) to (7 x 12). Multiply by 7 test as a game element will reinforce a quick and easy mastery of multiplication by 7 .

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In order to score a 100/100 in the 7 times table test , you need to use very simple and effective methods to easily obtain correct answers when multiplying by 7 .

As an appropriate method, we can use the equal groups method to obtain our product.

Example - obtain correct answer for 7 times table test

Here, you are required to choose the correct answer from the given ones, in response to the given multiplication sentence of our 7 times table test .

Answer: [ 25, 30, 35 ]

We will quickly obtain our answer if we use the equal group method.

• secondly, we count all the items in every group.
• Lastly, we'll realize that there are 35 items altogether. Thus our result.

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7 Times Table Reasoning Activities

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The 7 times table forms part of the  Year 4 national curriculum  in the UK (approx 8 years old). 

By the end of Year 4, all students should know all their times tables 1-12 and in June 2020 students will be tested nationally for the first time with something called the “Multiplication Tables Check” (here’s a   link to a lot of information on the MTC ). 

In Years 5 and 6, students will use this knowledge to approach problems in geometry, fractions,.., and of course in more difficult multiplication problems. 

What do students need to know before learning the 7 times table?

Before learning their 7 times table, students should know: 

• how to add 7 to any number (year 1)
• the concept of multiplication (i.e. 3 groups of 7 objects)
• the 2, 3, and 5 times tables
• how to use manipulatives to workout a particular times table.

How are times tables taught in schools now?

Learning times tables is one of the few things that most people remember from their schooling and those that possess a good knowledge will always proudly demonstrate it.

20 years ago, and still in a number of Asian countries, times tables are memorised by chanting and repeated testing. 

Nowadays, teachers spend a lot of time making times tables fun to learn using games such as Times Tables with Emile , using songs and dance or involving other subjects (cross-curricular learning). 

Why is the 7 times table so difficult to learn?

Some believe that the 7 times table is the hardest to learn because 7 is a prime number and the numeric pattern isn’t quite as obvious as for other numbers.

There are no obvious patterns or quick tricks like for the 9 times table.

However, there is an easy way to help students remember 7 x 8 = 56. The answer to 7 x 8 is the two numbers that come before the numbers being multiplied (i.e. 5 , 6 , 7, 8).

7 Times Table Rhyme*

We’re not huge fans of rhymes, but it works for some students.

Three candies each for seven days, that would be fun, 3 x 7 = 21

7 and 4 are running late, 7 x 4 = 28

7 and 5 went for a drive. Who’s in the back seat? It’s 35

I know now and you do too, that 6 x 7 is 42

7 x 7 has four straight lines, which will = 49

56=7 x 8 (5, 6, 7, 8)

9 and 7 climb a tree, 9 x 7 = 63

12 x 7, clean the floor, 12 x 7 = 84

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Times Table Facts

Always remember that there are only 12 x 12 (144) maths facts to learn for the national curriculum. 

Once you remove the 1 and 10 times tables that leaves 102 maths facts. 

Know your 2, 9 and 11 times tables and then there’s 60 maths facts left – fewer than half the 144.

The 7 times table is one of the hardest but a bit of work, patience and a growth mindset will lead to success. 

Regular practice with Times Tables with Emile will lead to all your students wanting to practice them and knowing all their times tables in no time at all. 

7 Times Table Games & Activities

Get them to work it out.

Give students manipulatives such as buttons, pasta or dried beans. 

As they will eventually need 84 manipulatives, it may mean working in groups and being prepared for a bit of a sweep up. 

Get them in their groups to write down the 7 times table up to 12 x 7. Then check with adjacent groups. 

Hopefully this exploration of the 7 times table will help embed their understanding of what the 7 times table is.  

(To reduce mess, and the number of manipulatives required, you may want to explore up to 5 x 7 instead.)  

View and Read Aloud

Work through their results as a class. Ask if anyone can see any patterns. 

7 Times Table Grid

Ask students to complete an empty multiplication grid. It’s quite a useful exercise in itself to see where some students are struggling.

The grid could be selectively empty in the 7 row or column.

It can also be useful to remind children that they can reverse the order of a multiplication to make it an easier calculation.

7 Times Table Worksheet

Use the  free worksheet that can be found here  to check on understanding and comprehension by leaving the multiplication grid with the students. 

7 Times Table Bingo

Use the  free 7 times table bingo cards that can be downloaded from here .

The teacher reads out calculations: 7 times 4. 

Students mark off 28 from their card.  

A Variation on Fizz Buzz

So for those that don’t know Fizz Buzz….

Players generally sit in a circle. The player designated to go first says the number “1”, and the players in turn then count upwards. Any number  divisible  by three is replaced by the word  fizz  and any number divisible by five by the word  buzz .

So numbers divisible by 15 become  fizz buzz . A player who hesitates or makes a mistake is eliminated from the game.

So Fizz Buzz starts:

1, 2, Fizz, 4, Buzz, Fizz, 7, 8, Fizz, Buzz, 11, Fizz, 13, 14, Fizz Buzz, 16, 17, Fizz, 19, Buzz, Fizz, 22, 23, Fizz, Buzz, 26, Fizz, 28, 29, Fizz Buzz, 31, 32, Fizz, 34, Buzz, Fizz, …

I like to add “Woof” for any number divisible by 7!

So 1, 2, Fizz, 4, Buzz, Fizz, Woof, 8, Fizz, Buzz, 11, Fizz, 13, Woof, Fizz Buzz, 16, 17, Fizz, 19, Buzz, FizzWoof, 22, 23, Fizz, Buzz, 26, Fizz, Woof, 29, Fizz Buzz, 31, 32, Fizz, 34, BuzzWoof, Fizz, …

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