Compare Codeword Solvers
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| Feature | Main Solver | UK Solver | Code Cracker | Multi Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters + wildcards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number codes (repeated) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| UK dictionary (default) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strict repeated mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Starter letter mapping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Multiple patterns at once | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Datamuse enhanced results | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| View word definitions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
When to Use Each Solver
Main Codeword Solver
Use this for any standard codeword puzzle. It supports all pattern types, UK dictionaries, and advanced options.
Open this solver →UK Codeword Solver
Use this for UK newspaper codewords specifically. Identical to the main solver but starts with UK dictionary and British-spelling focus.
Open this solver →Code Cracker Solver
Use this when solving a code cracker puzzle where you've been given 3–4 starter letters to map to code numbers.
Open this solver →Multi Pattern Codeword Solver
Use this when you have several linked words in your grid and want to check all their patterns at once in one click.
Open this solver →Repeated Letter Solver
Use this when your word has the same number code appearing multiple times, and you want strict enforcement of the repeated-letter rule.
Open this solver →Codeword Grid Solver
Use this to track all 26 code-to-letter mappings while working through an entire codeword grid from start to finish.
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