Trying to decode the Taylor Swift puzzle? The star sends fans into a frenzy with cryptic tweet

Have you figured out that mysterious Taylor Swift puzzle yet? Here's what we know

Taylor Swift accepts the award for Global Icon during The BRIT Awards 2021 at The O2 Arena on May 11, 2021 in London, England.
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Danielle Valente
By Danielle Valente
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Looks like the cryptic queen is at it again! The Taylor Swift puzzle circulating social media is encouraging fans and wordsmiths alike to put their heads together to uncover what the songstress is attempting to tell us. 

In true Taylor fashion, the star took to Twitter with an ambiguous post that has sent everyone into a tailspin. In a short clip, we see a variety of jumbled letters appearing from a burgundy-hued vault, which is undoubtedly hinting at some sort of reveal. 

To add even more mystery to the already secretive message, Taylor captions the post, "*presses post* *cackles maniacally* Level: casually cruel in the name of being honest."

We have so many questions!

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Although some remain baffled by the message, others are already close to cracking the code. The devoted fans realized that this 13x13 word search is likely in reference to Red (Taylor’s Version), which will hit speakers everywhere on November 19th. 

The truly committed Swifties went so far as to write out the word search and share their findings on social media, some of which include: "Phoebe Bridgers," "Ed Sheeran" and "Chris Stapleton." Interesting results—it seems as though a few collabs are potentially on the horizon, and we're anxious to hear 'em. 

More discoveries? "Ten-minute version" and "all too well." Interestingly enough, Taylor's pinned post on Twitter—which details her forthcoming Red (Taylor's Version)—says: "This will be the first time you hear all 30 songs that were meant to go on Red. And hey, one of them is even ten minutes long."

You can't fool us, Taylor. Very nice try, but we're onto you!

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Stay tuned for more clues from the clever pop-country queen!

Danielle Valente
Danielle Valente
Digital News Writer

Need a TV show recommendation? Maybe a few decor tips? Danielle, a digital news writer at Future, has you covered. Her work appears throughout the company’s lifestyle brands, including My Imperfect Life, Real Homes, and woman&home. Mainly, her time is spent at My Imperfect Life, where she’s attuned to the latest entertainment trends and dating advice for Gen Z.


Before her time at Future, Danielle was the editor of Time Out New York Kids, where she got to experience the best of the city from the point of view of its littlest residents. Before that, she was a news editor at Elite Daily. Her work has also appeared in Domino, Chowhound, and amNewYork, to name a few. 


When Danielle’s not writing, you can find her testing out a new recipe, reading a book (suggestions always welcome), or rearranging the furniture in her apartment…again. 

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