Words With Friends
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A Scrabble-style word game played turn by turn with friends at your own pace. It made asynchronous play, where you take turns whenever you like, mainstream.
Kit's verdict · 6.8/10
A comfortable social habit, slowed down by ads and clutter.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Play friends whenever you like
- Familiar word game rules
- Great for long-distance connections
Not so much
- Ads and menus clutter it
- Different tile values confuse Scrabble fans
Play it if word fans who want a slow-burning game with friends and family.
Skip it if serious Scrabble players who want proper tournament rules.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Words With Friends doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Put high-value letters like J, Q, X and Z on double or triple letter squares that also form two words.
- Learn short words; two- and three-letter plays let you score in tight spaces.
- Play parallel to an existing word to score several small words in one move.
- Keep your rack balanced between vowels and consonants by swapping letters when needed.
- Block triple word squares your opponent could easily reach.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Did you know?
Trivia
- It was made by brothers Paul and David Bettner at Newtoy.
- Zynga bought Newtoy in 2010.
- Alec Baldwin was famously removed from a plane in 2011 for refusing to stop playing it.
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