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Codewords

Teazel Ltd
★ 4.8 (3,486 ratings)
⬇ 100,000+ downloads
Est. actual: 162,996
Style: Word
Free
Released: Dec 23, 2010
IAP: $2.99 per item
No ads
Rated: Everyone

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  • 🛠Updates quiet · updated 38 days ago
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Update history
1.45 Aug 19, 2026 · seen Sep 19, 2026
NEW: Expert mode removes all starter letters for players who want the ultimate challenge.
Only the current version so far — new entries appear as the game ships updates.
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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. Enjoy our puzzle? Try our other crossword apps — casual, cryptic, spiral, and US-style versions available.