diff --git a/crossword_puzzle/__init__.py b/crossword_puzzle/__init__.py
index deb74aa87..ed22cbe95 100644
--- a/crossword_puzzle/__init__.py
+++ b/crossword_puzzle/__init__.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 from .main import main
 
-__version__ = "1.2.81"
+__version__ = "2.2.81"
 __package__ = "crossword_puzzle"
 __all__ = ["main"]