Arkadium's Codeword

Codeword offers a refreshing take on traditional crossword puzzles with an intriguing twist; it has no clues. Instead, a number represents every letter in the alphabet. Your job is to determine which number matches which letter.

If you appreciate a mental challenge without trivia knowledge, it's the ideal puzzle for you. Best of all, you can play Codeword online for free and get a new puzzle every day. Depending on your mood, Codeword offers a relaxing puzzle experience or a quick brain teaser.

How to Play Codeword

It is simple and satisfying to play Codeword. Every letter of the alphabet appears at least once in the grid and is represented by the same number everywhere on the board. Some letters are revealed on the board to give you a head start.

To add a new letter to the board, click on a cell and then select the letter. Bear in mind that the letter you add to one cell will be added everywhere on the board where the number representing the letter is found.

Working through the grid and filling the letters in the cells will make it easier to recognize where other letters fit. You must keep your eye open to spot patterns while applying logical guesses.

The game is timed, meaning the quicker you finish the puzzle, the higher your score will be. You can hide the timer as part of the game's customization features—this is perfect if you prefer to play without pressure.

Tips for Playing Codeword

Codeword provides tools to help you keep playing if you ever get stuck. If you need a hint, expose a letter in any cell using the eye symbol. The game also allows you to choose if you want errors you might have made to be highlighted. Doing this will help you know when you need to correct an entry. 

A print feature allows you to print out the puzzle if you wish to have it on paper and play it with others. You can print the blank puzzle or the one with entries. You can even print it with the solutions.

Remember, the more you play, the easier it gets to complete subsequent puzzles. So, keep practicing; soon, you will be effortlessly completing puzzles.