Words with Friends Word Puzzle - Vocabulary & strategy game

Discover the thrill of The Original Word Play! Get ready to showcase your skills against your loved ones in this captivating multiplayer game by simply picking up your smartphone. Whether you're unwinding or looking to exercise your mind, this word game is a fantastic choice for you! Make sure to stay sharp as you strategize your moves on the game board since one word can determine whether you triumph or fall!

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What is Words with Friends?

Words with Friends is a popular word game you can play with your friends. It's similar to the word game Scrabble though there are some differences. You can participate in up to 30 games with friends from around the world in Words with Friends. The game is exciting, fun, and can provide enjoyment for hours or even days!

In this Words for Friends guide, you will get to know all about the game. We will also provide helpful tips, tricks and strategies so that you can become a great word solver. We will also give you a Words with Friends cheat to win every game and boast to your friends. 

Words with Friends Rules and Guidelines

The main aim of the game is to create words on the board to win points. You can make words using the tiles that appear on your screen. The tiles can contain letters, vowels, consonants and other syllables. You have to unscramble the tiles and create new words just like in Scrabble.

Rules

You can make words by using tiles vertically and horizontally

The first word you make gets added to the plus tile

You have to connect new words with previously played words

4 Steps to Follow

    You can change your tiles if you don't like them. You need to use a turn to change the tiles. 

    Tap on Play once you have your word ready to notify your opponent.

    You will get a push notification alerting about your turn. 

    You can chat while the game is on with your friends. 

Scoring Points and Winning

You win the game by scoring more point than your opponent. Each tile comes with a value which is mentioned above the letter. The game also ends when one player uses "Pass" three times in a row. You can score more points by-

    Playing all 7 tiles in a move which gives you 35 points

    Make words on the colored squares for more point

    Bonuses List - DL, TL, DW, TW

    Double Letter: Gives you double value of the tile

    Triple Letter: The value of the tile is tripled

    Double Word: The value of the word is doubled

    Triple Word: You get triple value for the word

You can combine multiple bonuses to earn more points.

10 Tips, Tricks, and Strategies to win WWF

Now we will reveal a list of some secret tips and tricks to score more points in Words with Friends. 

Tip #1: Begin Small

It pays to begin the game with a 2 letter or 5 letter word. If you go with two letters, you can get rid of your least desirable tiles right at the beginning of the game. If you go for five letters, your opponent will create a lay along, following your word. This way, you can score single for your word. 

Tip #2: Make Use of Colored Squares

Play your tiles on the colored squares to make the most of the bonus points. You will be able to score more points by playing DL, DW, TL and TW squares. For example, if you make the word Park on four blank squares, you will get 11 points. But if your "P" is on a TL and "K" on a TW, then you can win 57 points.

Tip #3: Use Functional Words

If you want to score more points, memorize some 2 to 3 letter words. Also, put stress on words with vowels and the letters J, Q, X, and Z. 

Tip #4: Combine Bonus Multipliers

You should look to combine several bonus multipliers to maximize your points. For instance, you can combine letter multiplier with word multiplier to get truckloads of points. 

Tip #5: Aim for Parallel Plays

Try to make new words parallel to existing plays. You can form several two and three letter words in this way and win more points. Let's say you have the word "Human" in four blank squares. Now you use the tiles to make the word "Apex" parallel to the word "human." This overlap will help you win 70 points. 

Look for similar overlaps to multiply your points. 

Tip #6: Create Hooks for More Points

A hook is adding to an already existing word to make a new work. It's easy to make and can give you rich dividends. You can add letters to the beginning or end of words to create new words. Another way to take advantage of bonus multipliers is to go for a perpendicular play by adding tiles to the bottom or top of words. 

Tip #7: Swap When Required

You have the option of swapping your tiles if you don't like them or find them difficult. Don't be apprehensive about swapping your tiles as it is a good move. You can get new tiles and keep scoring turn after turn. 

Tip #8: Try to Make Bingos

If you end up with blanks and low-value consonants, try to go for bingos. You may face difficulties to make words using these tiles, so going Bingo is a great choice. Try using all of your tiles for scoring a full 35 points.

Tip #9: Concentrate on the Center

Try to play towards the center to prevent your opponent from getting big scoring opportunities. Don't let your opponent take advantage of the outer four rows and columns where TL and TW combinations are more of a possibility. 

Tip #10: Adopt Some Defense

Your opponent will look to score big points just like you by using bonuses and multipliers. So your aim should be to limit opening to the colored squares where it would be advantageous for your opponent. You can make a lesser word in some other part of the board unless you are sure of scoring big.

Believe you're the ultimate word game champ among your social circle? Show it by scoring points and conquering the Weekly Challenge!

FAQ

How do I find a specific player?

    1. To find a specific player, tap Choose Opponent on the Main Menu.

    2. Tap on the Search button. You will also have the options to select your friends here.

    3. Type the name of the player you want to play with and then select Play.

    4. Take note that the player you will add have to be on your friends list or have an open messenger conversation.

How do I remove the game/ stop playing?

On Mobile:

The only way that you can remove Words With Friends Instant Games on your device is by muting the conversation sent by the app. Here are the steps:

For iOS:

    Locate Words With Friends on your Facebook Messenger list.

    Tap the Words with Friends Profile

    Tap on Mute Button

    Select Message Notification

For Android:

    Locate Words With Friends on your list of games / messages.

    Tap the information icon on the top right corner

    Tap on Mute Button

    Tap on "Mute message notifications"

    Select "Until I turn it back on" and press OK.

Note: If you play another game with a friend, this option automatically goes back to Unmute.

How do I use Word Strength?

Word Strength is currently available through Facebook Messenger.

    Click the green lightning icon in the lower left of the game board then you click activate on the prompt.

    You can pay Coins or watch the Ad after pressing Activate. Once activated, Word Strength will be active for a set period of time before the feature will disable. You need to activate it again by using Coins or watching another Ad to continue using Word Strength.

Watch the Ad after pressing Activate. Once activated, Word Strength will be active for a set period of time before the feature will disable. You need to activate it again and watch another Ad to continue using Word Strength.

Word strength will only be activated if you complete the video.

Troubleshooting steps for iOS

Many game performance issues (i.e. loading, crashing, missing features, sync-ing of the game) can be resolved in the following ways:

1. Check your Internet connection

    Make sure that your device is connected through WiFi, 3G, 4G, 5G, or LTE.

    If you play through a WiFi connection, make sure your router is on. Additionally, try not to play too far away from it, as you may lose the WiFi signal.

2. Restart your device

3. Make sure you have the latest version of the "Messenger" app installed from the iTunes App Store.

    Open your App Store by tapping the icon from your home screen.

    Tap on your Profile in the top-right corner.

    Scroll down to the Upcoming Updates / Available Updates section.

    Find the Messenger app in the list of pending updates and tap the Update button, or tap Update All.

4. Restart your "Messenger" app by force-closing it:

For devices that have a Home Button:

    Press your Home button twice quickly.

    All your open apps will be displayed. Swipe left or right to locate the Messenger app.

    Swipe up the app's preview image.

    Return to the Home screen and restart the Messenger app.

For devices that don’t have a Home Button:

    From the Home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause slightly in the middle of the screen.

    Swipe right or left to find the Messenger app that you want to close.

    Swipe up on the app's preview to close the app.

5. Force close unnecessary background apps using the same steps as above.

6. Make sure that you have the latest software version of your device's operating system.

To check if there is a system update available:

    Open your device's Settings app.

    Tap "General" > "Software Update".

If the issue persists, uninstall/re-install the Messenger app (*).

(*) Important: This step may cause your game progress to reset. Do not proceed with this step unless you made sure that you know your account and login credentials for your Facebook Messenger. If your game is not backed up, Zynga may not be able to retrieve it.

Steps to uninstall / re-install:

    1. Tap and hold the Messenger app until you get a popup menu.

    2. Tap Delete App and confirm.

    3. Re-download the Messenger app from the iTunes App Store.

    4. Open the Messenger app.

    5. Sign back into your game by using the same sign-in method and account as before.

Note: You won't be charged again for previously purchased apps if you are using the same Apple ID.

If you are playing on multiple devices:

    Make sure that the game app is always updated to the latest version on all devices.

    Ensure that the Date & Time settings on all devices are correct. We recommend using the "Set Automatically" option in your device settings.

    Make sure that the game is connected through the same account and sign-in method on all devices.

    Please be aware that the use of multiple devices may not be fully supported by all games.

Tile Placement

    The first word must be placed so that 1 of the tiles is on the star in the center of the board.

    Every word following that must be placed so that at least 1 tile is shared from an existing word on the board.

    Tiles can only be placed in the same line vertically or horizontally each turn.

    Tiles can be placed so that multiple new words are formed simultaneously using neighboring letters.

    Words cannot be placed if they create an illegal word using neighboring letters.

    Swap tiles: A player may use their turn to swap tile on their rack with new ones from the Tile Bag, however they will not be allowed to play any words on the board until their next turn

    Pass your turn: A player may pass their turn, but in doing so will not be allowed to play any words on the board until their next turn

    Resign: A player may resign anytime, but it counts as a loss.

    Blank Tiles can be used as a substitute for any letter, but they have no point value

"The game may be enjoyed for free; however, you can access in-app purchases for extra features and in-game money."

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