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Candy Crush Saga Level 43 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

score 22,000 points in 2 minutes.

Candy Crush Saga Level 43 - Episode 4: Chocolate Mountains

Tips & Strategies

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Clear the licorice X's.

Since it is impossible to move candies bound by a licorice x, try to match candies near the x's to get rid of them. Look for any sets of two of the same candy trapped within the x's. If you can get a third candy to match, you'll clear the board much more quickly.

Form special candies.

If you clear a striped candy in the same line as licorice x's, you can get rid of many x's at the same time. Focus on getting four or five in a row whenever possible, since clearing and combining striped candies, color bomb s, and wrapped candies is the fastest way to rack up points.

Clear time bonus candies.

Whenever possible, try to match three in a row with a time bonus candy! They look like regular candies with a #5 on them. Every time you clear a time bonus candy, you'll have five seconds added to the clock. Since this is a timed level, more time means more points!

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Video Walkthrough

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Complete Level Guide

Original guide written by our Candy Crush experts

These Candy Crush level 43 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 43 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 43 is to score 22,000 points in 2 minutes.

Level 43 Cheat #1: Clear the licorice X's.

  • Since it is impossible to move candies bound by a licorice x, try to match candies near the x's to get rid of them.
  • Look for any sets of two of the same candy trapped within the x's. If you can get a third candy to match, you'll clear the board much more quickly.

Level 43 Cheat #2: Form special candies.

  • If you clear a striped candy in the same line as licorice x's, you can get rid of many x's at the same time.
  • Focus on getting four or five in a row whenever possible, since clearing and combining striped candies, color bombs, and wrapped candies is the fastest way to rack up points.

Level 43 Cheat #3: Clear time bonus candies.

  • Whenever possible, try to match three in a row with a time bonus candy! They look like regular candies with a #5 on them.
  • Every time you clear a time bonus candy, you'll have five seconds added to the clock. Since this is a timed level, more time means more points!

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 43 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 43 Video

Level 43 is a Timed level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to score 22,000 points in 2 minutes. In order to complete a Timed level, you have to reach a certain score in a certain amount of time. Its more difficult than it seems, since you don't really have time to think about the moves you're making.

How to Beat Timed Levels:

  • Some of the candies have +5's on them. Match these candies! They'll give you five extra seconds in the round, which could be the difference between winning and losing.
  • The timed levels can vary a lot in time, so watch out! Some of them can be as short as fifteen seconds.
  • Some timed levels still have blockers on them, so watch out for them.
  • If you've achieved the minimum score but still have time left, stop playing unless there are no blockers on the board. There's no point losing a level that you have already won.
  • Sugar crushes can be a huge advantage on these levels! Any special candies that you have formed, but that haven't been activated yet, will be activated by a sugar crush. This will get you a HUGE amount of points.

Bonus Tip: Skip the Hint

AI

The game's suggested moves prioritize simple matches, not strategy. Take an extra second to find better opportunities the hint misses.

Quick Facts

Level
43
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
score 22,000 points in 2 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 43?

score 22,000 points in 2 minutes.

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 43?

Level 43 typically provides between 15-30 moves depending on the difficulty. Check the top of your screen when starting the level to see your exact move count.

How do I hit the target score in Level 43?

Create special candies early and chain combos. Saving a strong combo for the final moves often triggers large cascades that boost score quickly.

What is the best strategy for Level 43?

Focus on creating special candies like striped candies and wrapped candies. Combining these special candies together creates powerful effects that can clear large portions of the board.

Is Level 43 hard?

Level 43 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 43?

The Lollipop Hammer is great for removing stubborn blockers. Color Bombs combined with Striped Candies can clear large areas. The Coconut Wheel creates striped candies that can help reach objectives faster.

Can I beat Level 43 without boosters?

Yes, all Candy Crush Saga levels can be beaten without boosters, though some levels may take a few tries to get the right candy combinations.

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User Comments(2)

Grayfox88's avatar
On my Kindle, level 43 is to make 160000 points. This seems impossible.
Bonnie Hyden's avatar
Android Candy Crush is 160,000 points...and I have been attempting to win for 3 days. 'Bout ready to chunk the game! This is a blatant ploy the designers to get one to buy more lives, in my opinion.