Cadgy
Five columns of tiles, and every word takes exactly one tile from each. Cadgy hides ten everyday words and ten harder bonus words in that small set.
Opens the real game on cadgy.net. Free, in a new tab.
- Words
- 10 basic and 10 bonus
- Word length
- 5 letters
- Points
- 10 a word, 200 in total
- Clues
- Given for the bonus words only
- Made by
- OneLook, with a human edited puzzle each day
- Extras
- Archive and a printable version
- Category
- Word games, word grids
How to play Cadgy
- Pick one per column
Tap or type one tile from each of the five columns to make a word.
- Find the basic words
Ten common words are hidden with no clues at all.
- Use the bonus clues
Ten harder words have clues below the grid. Some are obscure.
- Win the day
Get all 200 points within three minutes, or without entering any invalid word.
Two ways to win
| Way | What you need |
|---|---|
| Speed | All 200 points within 3 minutes |
| Accuracy | All 200 points with no invalid words |
A calm way to play
If you are not racing, go for the accuracy win. Say each word in your head before you enter it, and skip anything you are not sure is a real word. The bonus clues read like a tiny crossword, so solve those first. That fills in tiles and makes the basic words easier to spot.
Bonus clues first, basic words second.
Cadgy tips
- A tile turns gold once every word that uses it is found. Ignore gold tiles and focus on the rest.
- Some tiles hold two letters, which changes how the word splits across the columns.
- Use Shuffle when you feel stuck. A new layout often shows a word you missed.
- Work one column at a time. Fix a first tile, then run down the second column to see what could follow it.
Cadgy questions
Where can I play the Cadgy word game online?
At cadgy.net, in any browser. OneLook posts a new human edited puzzle there each day.
What does cadgy mean?
It is a word used in Scotland and northern England for someone cheerful and lively.
Is there a time limit?
No. The game keeps time, but you can take as long as you like. Speed only matters for the win rule.
Can I play older puzzles?
Yes. The archive lists every past day.
Facts checked on 2026-11-09. Cadgy belongs to OneLook. Megadle is not linked to it.