Words With Friends remains one of the most culturally significant mobile games for a reason. It perfectly captures the competitive spirit of Scrabble and optimizes it for the social, asynchronous nature of modern mobile use. As an expert in word games, I find the constant evolution of this app—from 'Solo Challenges' against themed WordMasters to the 'Word Wheel' mini-games—to be a masterclass in keeping a classic formula fresh. It's not just a game; it's a social platform that has connected millions of people through their love of language.
The 'Rewards Pass' and daily goals add a modern 'live service' feel that provides a steady stream of collectibles like unique Tile Styles and Profile Frames. While the free version does have a high frequency of ads, the core gameplay—unscrambling letters to find that high-scoring 'bingo'—remains as satisfying as ever. Whether you are playing a quick round against a stranger via Smart Match or engaged in a long-standing rivalry with a family member, it’s the ultimate brain-training exercise that rewards a large vocabulary and sharp strategic placement.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 50.00.03Fri Feb 06 2026
Challenge your brain and connect with friends and family through Words With Friends!
A new Rewards Pass is always just around the corner, so check in everyday to complete your Daily Goals and get rewards!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.
ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MOBILE WORD GAMES is better and smarter than ever before! Unscramble letters, train your brain and indulge in a plethora of word games and puzzles in Words With Friends! Connect with loved ones, expand your vocabulary, and show off your spelling bee skills as you search for the highest scoring word in this beloved classic free word game. May the Best Friend Win.™
CREATE A GAME
► The word games showdown starts here. Challenge your friends and family members to play, or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Unscramble and search for the highest scoring words on the board and fill in the crossword style puzzle!
COMPLETE GOALS AND GET REWARDED
► Play your best words to complete daily, weekend, and weekly goals to earn keys and unlock exclusive collectible rewards with Rewards Pass! With a new theme every 6 weeks, there is always something new and exciting to collect! Climb the rewards track and collect them all!
BOOST YOUR WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE
► Play against themed WordMaster characters to test and improve your spelling, vocabulary and word skills in this word puzzle ladder. Stay sharp, because as you move up, the WordMasters will get tougher to beat.
SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL
► Do you love crossword puzzles? Do anagrams get your brain wheels turning? Unscramble and challenge your brain by playing solo in this easy-to-play, limited time text twist mini-game.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORD STYLE
► Show off your word game persona and play words with flair through Stickers, Tile Styles and Profile Frames! You can now also equip Widgets to stay updated with your ongoing matches and favorite events!
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Play Words With Friends without third party ads between moves if you previously purchased either Words With Friends Pro or no third-party ads in the original Words With Friends on any mobile device. Be sure to login with Facebook or the email account you used to make the previous purchase to continue to play without third party ads between moves.
Already an accomplished Wordie? Follow us to stay up-to-date on game news, contests, polls and other fun stuff.
https://www.facebook.com/WordsWithFriends
https://twitter.com/WordsWFriends
https://instagram.com/wordswithfriends
https://youtube.com/wordswithfriends
Play one of the most fun, social word puzzles on mobile! Download Words With Friends today!
The game is free to play; however, in-app purchases are available for additional content and in-game currency.
For more information, see our Terms of Service: https://www.take2games.com/legal and Privacy Policy: https://www.take2games.com/privacy
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MOBILE WORD GAMES is better and smarter than ever before! Unscramble letters, train your brain and indulge in a plethora of word games and puzzles in Words With Friends! Connect with loved ones, expand your vocabulary, and show off your spelling bee skills as you search for the highest scoring word in this beloved classic free word game. May the Best Friend Win.™
CREATE A GAME
► The word games showdown starts here. Challenge your friends and family members to play, or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Unscramble and search for the highest scoring words on the board and fill in the crossword style puzzle!
COMPLETE GOALS AND GET REWARDED
► Play your best words to complete daily, weekend, and weekly goals to earn keys and unlock exclusive collectible rewards with Rewards Pass! With a new theme every 6 weeks, there is always something new and exciting to collect! Climb the rewards track and collect them all!
BOOST YOUR WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE
► Play against themed WordMaster characters to test and improve your spelling, vocabulary and word skills in this word puzzle ladder. Stay sharp, because as you move up, the WordMasters will get tougher to beat.
SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL
► Do you love crossword puzzles? Do anagrams get your brain wheels turning? Unscramble and challenge your brain by playing solo in this easy-to-play, limited time text twist mini-game.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORD STYLE
► Show off your word game persona and play words with flair through Stickers, Tile Styles and Profile Frames! You can now also equip Widgets to stay updated with your ongoing matches and favorite events!
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Play Words With Friends without third party ads between moves if you previously purchased either Words With Friends Pro or no third-party ads in the original Words With Friends on any mobile device. Be sure to login with Facebook or the email account you used to make the previous purchase to continue to play without third party ads between moves.
Already an accomplished Wordie? Follow us to stay up-to-date on game news, contests, polls and other fun stuff.
https://www.facebook.com/WordsWithFriends
https://twitter.com/WordsWFriends
https://instagram.com/wordswithfriends
https://youtube.com/wordswithfriends
Play one of the most fun, social word puzzles on mobile! Download Words With Friends today!
The game is free to play; however, in-app purchases are available for additional content and in-game currency.
For more information, see our Terms of Service: https://www.take2games.com/legal and Privacy Policy: https://www.take2games.com/privacy
















One of the world’s most popular mobile word games is better and smarter than ever! Words With Friends lets you challenge friends and family to crossword-style puzzles where you must unscramble letters to find the highest scoring word on the board. Train your brain in Solo Challenges against WordMasters, or test your speed in the Word Wheel mini-game. Complete daily and weekly goals to earn exclusive rewards with the Rewards Pass and customize your experience with unique stickers and tile styles. May the Best Friend Win.™
Classic crossword-style social gameplay
Smart Match to find perfect opponents instantly
Solo Challenge mode against themed WordMasters
Daily and weekly goals with Rewards Pass collectibles
Extensive customization with Stickers and Tile Styles
Always look for Double and Triple Letter/Word tiles. A short word like 'JO' on a Triple Letter tile is often worth more than a much longer word on standard tiles. Use the 'Word Strength' meter to see if there is a better move available before you play.
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If you don't have any friends active, the Solo Challenge mode is a great way to earn rewards and practice. Each 'WordMaster' has a different playing style, helping you learn how to defend against high-scoring plays or manage a cramped board.
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