Codeword for Seniors
Word Games
Codeword is a word game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A small crossword where every square shows a number. The same number is always the same letter. Work out the letters.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Codeword
A codeword is a crossword with no clues at all. Numbers stand in for letters, and each letter you find helps with the next.
How to play Codeword
- Tap Play now. Codeword opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Tap a square with no letter. Then choose its letter.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Two crossing words. Three letters to find, with a short list to choose from.
- Medium: Six words. Six letters to find.
- Harder: Six words. Eight letters to find, and you choose from the whole alphabet.
Why people enjoy it
Codeword suits anyone who enjoys crosswords, letters and a good turn of phrase. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy finding the right word.
Questions
Is Codeword easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two crossing words. Three letters to find, with a short list to choose from. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Six words. Eight letters to find, and you choose from the whole alphabet.
Can I play Codeword on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Codeword?
Codeword is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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