101 Codeword Puzzles

101 Codeword Puzzles—Large Print, Medium Difficulty

If you love solving Codeword puzzles, you’re in for a treat. This book features 101 medium-difficulty puzzles with clear instructions, helpful hints, and spacious layouts in a comfortable 8" x 10" format.

Whether you’re a longtime code-cracker or just discovering this brain-teasing game, these puzzles will keep your mind sharp and your pen moving.

This book has 101 medium-difficulty puzzles that are ready to test your brainpower. Each puzzle is crafted to challenge your problem-solving skills.

To make your puzzle-solving experience even more enjoyable, I’ve included helpful hints to get you started.

And here’s a little bonus: there’s a cut-out bookmark at the back of the book. No more dog-eared pages—just tear it out and mark your spot with ease.

If you’re looking for more code-cracking fun in a format that’s easy on the eyes, check out my all-new Large Print 101 Codeword Puzzles.

This book includes 101 medium-difficulty puzzles with full solutions, clear “how-to-solve” instructions, and a whole page of hints for when you get stuck.

Unlike cramped puzzle books, I designed each page to give your eyes some breathing room. With one puzzle per page and large print throughout, you can stay focused without squinting.

What Makes This Codeword Book Different?

Explore More Codeword Puzzle Volumes

I also offer three volumes of Keep Your Brain Busy with 60 Challenging Code-Cracking Puzzles. Each volume is packed with 60 mind-twisting Codeword challenges designed to engage, entertain, and keep you on your toes.

These puzzle books are printed in a comfortable 8" x 10" size and include 128 pages of brain-teasing fun. There’s plenty of space to solve each puzzle, making them ideal for fellow puzzle fanatics like you.

While you're grabbing your copy of my newest Bored Boomers Large Print Codeword book, why not treat a friend too? If you know someone who loves a good mental challenge, these books make great gifts.

And yes—there’s another little bonus in the back: I’ve included two tear-out Bored Boomer Bookmarks—one for the hints page, and one to help you track your progress as you solve.

To learn more or dive into one of these three volumes, just click on any of the book covers below to go straight to Amazon. Or, if you'd rather stick around here, visit our dedicated Codeword Puzzle page for full descriptions.

Happy puzzling—and enjoy cracking those codes!

Why I Love Codeword Puzzles

A Brief History of Codeword Puzzles

Did you know Codeword puzzles—also called Codebreakers or Code-Cracking puzzles—have roots that go back to the early 20th century? They became a favorite among puzzle lovers thanks to their unique blend of challenge, mystery, and logic.

While I don’t know their exact origin, they definitely remind me of older puzzles that involved cracking secret codes. Using numbers to represent letters likely stems from espionage and cryptography, where coded messages were common.

During World War II, code-breaking was vital to military intelligence. It’s no surprise that puzzles inspired by those efforts started appearing for recreational use. There’s something so satisfying about revealing a hidden message—and I think that’s why Codeword puzzles still capture our imaginations today.

Codeword Puzzles Through the Decades

Codeword puzzles have been around since at least the 1930s. They first appeared in magazines, newspapers, and early puzzle books as a fresh form of entertainment—and over time, they became a staple for puzzle lovers around the world.

Each Codeword puzzle is built around a grid of empty squares. Instead of traditional clues, you’re given a set of numbers, and each number stands in for a letter. Your job is to figure out which number matches which letter using logic, letter frequency, and pattern recognition.

It’s like solving a mystery with every puzzle—no two are ever quite the same, and that’s what keeps it so addictive!

What Makes Codewords So Addictive?

My Codeword puzzles offer a fun twist on traditional crosswords or word searches. They blend logic, deduction, and vocabulary skills into one addictive brain game. If you love a good challenge, you’ll feel right at home here.

Codeword puzzles give your brain a real workout while still feeling playful and engaging. There’s something so satisfying about cracking the code and revealing the full picture—one letter at a time.

Today, these puzzles continue to capture imaginations all over the world. Whether you’re solving in a book, a magazine, or online, it’s a rewarding way to test your wits and unwind at the same time.

Keep Your Brain Busy—And Have Fun Doing It!

Puzzles aren’t just entertainment—they’re a great way to exercise your brain. With large print, logical clues, and a bonus bookmark to help you track your progress, my 101 Codeword Puzzles book delivers the perfect mix of challenge and fun.

And if you're hungry for more, be sure to check out my other Bored Boomers puzzle volumes—there’s plenty of code-cracking excitement waiting for you!