What strategy tips will help me solve Codewords puzzles?
Look for the numbers that occur most frequently in the puzzle and use basic frequency analysis to realise that these are probably the E,T,A in other words they correspond to the most common letters in the English language.
Use the given letters and fill these in and concentrate on seeing if they can be used to help you place any words and therefore other letters.
Cross off from A - Z as you go through so you can easily see at a glance what else you have to place.
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