Brewing today’s Codeword…

Every number hides a letter.

How to play

Crack the Codeword

Every number from 1 to 26 represents one letter of the alphabet. There are no clues: repeated numbers and word shapes are all you need.

  1. 1
    Choose a square
    Matching code numbers light up across the board.
  2. 2
    Try a letter
    Tap the letter bank or type. Your guess fills every matching square.
  3. 3
    Move with confidence
    Use the arrows for another unfinished word. Tap Across or Down to switch direction.
  4. 4
    Keep it one-to-one
    If a letter is already used, choose Move or Swap, so nothing is reassigned accidentally.
  5. 5
    Ask for a nudge
    The first Hint gives a pattern clue. Tap it again only if you want the letter revealed.
8A

Grey squares are locked starter letters or hints. They can’t be changed.
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Time00:00
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Streak1 day

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About Cuppa Codeword

Codeword is a crossword with no clues. Every letter of the alphabet has been swapped for a number from 1 to 26, and the same number always stands for the same letter. A few letters are given to start you off; from there it is deduction, vocabulary and a little nerve.

A new Codeword grid is published every morning. It suits solvers who like crosswords but want something that relies on pattern spotting rather than general knowledge. Free to play in your browser, no app needed.

How to play Codeword

  1. Start from the letters already revealed and fill them in everywhere their number appears.
  2. Look for short words and common patterns: a three-letter word ending in the same letter twice is often ALL or ADD.
  3. Assign a letter to a number and watch it fill across the grid. If a word stops making sense, undo and try another.
  4. Complete the grid so every number has a letter and every word is real.

A new puzzle is published every morning, Sydney time, and signed-in members keep their streaks and scores across devices.

Questions about Codeword

Is Codeword the same as Codebreaker or Cipher Crossword?
Yes. Codeword, Codebreaker, Codecracker and Cipher Crossword are different names for the same puzzle.
Do I need to know any clues?
No. There are no clues at all. The only information is the grid, the numbers and the starter letters.
Is there a new Codeword every day?
Yes, one new grid each morning, with past grids kept so you can play them later.

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