Codewords

Love crosswords? Try codewords — the addictive puzzle where every letter is hidden behind a number code. No clues, no hints, just pure logic and word knowledge.

Each letter A-Z is replaced by a number 1-26. The same number always represents the same letter. Your job: crack the code and reveal the full grid of words.

Start free with 47 complete puzzles, then unlock 1000+ with a single in-app purchase.

HOW TO PLAY
A few starter letters are given to get you going. Look for patterns — common letters appear frequently, rare letters like Q and Z only once or twice. Double letters, word endings, and short words are all valuable clues.

NEW: Expert mode removes all starter letters for players who want the ultimate challenge.

FEATURES
★ Pinch-to-zoom grid — see the full puzzle or zoom in on a section
★ Landscape mode with alphabetical keyboard
★ Check your answers at any time
★ Reveal a letter or the whole puzzle if you're stuck
★ Backup and restore your progress across devices
★ Three keyboard colour themes
★ Expert mode — no starter letters for advanced players

THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS
• Easy — common words, repeated throughout the pack, with helpful starter letters
• Medium — wider vocabulary, fewer repeated words, and some puzzles without all 26 letters
• Hard — uncommon words, names, abbreviations, multi-words, and fewer starter letters

10 packs of professionally crafted puzzles, from gentle warm-ups to brain-bending challenges.

Codewords is also known as Code Breaker, Cipher Crosswords, Code Crackers, and Kaidoku.

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