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Clue Detective

The Clue Detective “Crack the Codeword” Portal contains a growing collection of original codeword/code breaker puzzles. The portal is designed to improve solvers’ language, literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The puzzles guarantee to engage, entertain and challenge!


Improving vocabulary and general knowledge is incredibly important for everyone.  Clue Detective codewords can be designed for adults, teens and children alike. Whether it be for the purposes of a weekly seniors puzzle club or for students focusing on the spelling words they are currently learning. Clue Detective aims to build a codeword-solving community that allows members (our puzzlers) to share their knowledge by playing with words. 

How Clue Detective Works

Public libraries are increasingly seen as valuable mental health hubs. They are warm, welcoming and safe places.  The Clue Detective “Crack the Codeword” portal allows library patrons to gather and solve puzzles together in a group, allowing them to meet and make new like-minded friends. This is excellent for mental health.


Patrons can access “Crack the Codeword“ puzzles from anywhere – in the library, at home, over lunch/coffee, or during their daily commute.

All Ages

Clue Detective puzzles cater to adults, teens, and children, promoting vocabulary development and general knowledge through engaging, community-driven activities like seniors’ puzzle clubs or student learning sessions.

Fostering Connection and Wellbeing

Public libraries as mental health hubs benefit from Clue Detective’s group puzzle-solving activities, which encourage social interaction, build friendships, and support mental health in a safe and welcoming environment.

Customisation 

Libraries receive tailored marketing materials, custom themed puzzles and interactive “Pop Up Puzzle” sessions delivered by Clue Detective via Zoom.

Easy Access

Integrates effortlessly with your library's LMS, offering patrons secure login and the ability to solve "Crack the Codeword" puzzles from anywhere—at home, on the go, or in the library.

Diverse and Ever-Growing Content

With puzzles in various grid sizes (13x13, 15x15, and 21x21) available online and in print, Clue Detective ensures a fresh and accessible experience for all patrons.

Insights

Detailed monthly usage reports give you insights into what content members are enjoying most.

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