The best word games for iPhone and iPad 2022

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Whether you’re an anagram master, spelling sensation, or grammar wizard, you’ll find something to pique your curiosity in these iOS games that reward those who are good at language arts. The best word games for iPhone and iPad are not only fun, but they will also help you improve your vocabulary and can keep your memory sharp by giving your brain a good workout.

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The best word games for iPhone and iPad:

Keywords

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You really can’t talk about puns these days without referring to Wordle, the game that caught everyone’s attention and was eventually bought by The New York Times. The problem is that Wordle only offers one word puzzle per day, which may seem limited for those who want more.

In response to this, Zach Gage, best known for creating various mobile games like SpellTower and TypeShift, created Knotwords. This word game puts a twist on the classic word search by including wordle and sudoku elements on each line. You can play for free on iPhone or iPad. Plus, there are multiple puzzles to solve, making it one of the best iOS games out there.

Keywords

Determine which words correspond to each line taking into account the indices of each line.

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This sequel to the 2015 hit game launched in 2018 with improvements including a story, new backgrounds, and props. Choose letters from a puzzle grid and use them to spell words. The bears appear when you use adjacent letters and grow to fill the space depending on how many letters you enter.

You will also solve puzzles to collect more than 100 bears of different rarity. In addition to looking cute, they’ll give you bonuses in future games, like letting you rack up more points, changing the game board, or giving you more time to play.

If you’re really hooked, developer Spry Fox offers a VIP membership for $5 a month that gives you free coins that can get you new bears and coffee that you can use to level up your bears. Members also get discounts by replaying weekly tournaments so they can earn more rewards.

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Match letters cleverly to collect over 100 puppies and get bonuses in future levels. Prove your skills in weekly tournaments to compete for rewards.

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One of the most popular iPhone games got even better in 2017 with the release of a sequel that gives players access to a host of puzzles and games they can use to show off their skills and build their vocabulary. Use Smart Match to find opponents or compete against friends and family as you unscramble words and find the ones with the highest scores that you can put on a Scrabble-style board.

You’ll want to keep coming back to the game to complete daily challenges and weekly objectives to unlock collectible rewards. Topics change every six weeks, so there’s always something going on. You’ll be able to brag about your achievements and see how your friends are doing as you play on the book-themed map.

Do you want to improve your own skills? You can try solo challenges against a large number of characters that progress over time. If you prefer fast-paced competition, opt for the lighting duels, where you’ll compete against your opponent to see who can rack up points the fastest by placing words on three rotating boards.

words between friends 2

Compete against friends or test your skills alone in the new version of the classic word game. Log in regularly to complete challenges and earn rewards and bragging rights.

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Play the classic board game on the go with your Facebook friends, family, and old favorite opponents. You can socially play the traditional cat emoji crossword game while showing your style by collecting different sets of tiles. You can also hone your skills by taking on an AI designed to match your level.

The game also has other game modes. Play five rounds on a timer in Duels mode to win prizes, or test your anagram-scrambling skills in Tumbler mode, where you earn points based on how many words you can find. You can also play with your own words, trying to set up combos on a small board in Rush mode.

Although the game is free to play, dedicated players may want to sign up for a Scrabble Club membership, which gives you an ad-free version and unlimited access to boosts. You’ll also get additional opportunities to compete in the Arena and special rewards for completing weekly challenges.

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Take the classic board game with you wherever you go, compete against friends and family as you rack up the highest scoring words. You can also try other game features to practice your skills and test your quick thinking skills.

word landscapes

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See how many words you can make from a fixed group of four to seven letters to complete a crossword puzzle, earning extra points for any additional words you can find. The relaxing game features over 6,000 puzzles on beautiful backgrounds that include fields of wildflowers and autumn leaves. There is no timer or direct competition, so you can play at your own pace.

The puzzles get more difficult as you play, pushing you to expand your vocabulary. You can scramble anagram letters whenever you want just to get a little fresh perspective, and you can also use boosts to get hints if you get stuck on a level.

Log in daily for special challenges where you must try to solve the words in the order they appear on the board. You can also join a team to participate in tournaments together. Climb to the top of local and global leaderboards, or see how you stack up against your friends.

word landscapes

Play at your own pace as you unscramble the letters to complete a crossword puzzle. Keep your mind sharp for daily challenges, but don’t be afraid to use a hint if you get stuck.

four letters

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Race against the clock trying to collect four letters and use them to spell a word as quickly as possible to maximize the amount of points you earn. The longer you last in a round, the more difficult the challenge will be. You will earn achievements by completing challenges based on the length of your games and the number of words you can find.

There are several possible combinations for each four-letter sequence, prompting you to get creative. A dictionary of thousands of words will show you the ones you have already used and help you expand your vocabulary. You can keep track of your game scores and see how you compare to your friends via leaderboards.

four letters

Try to find a four letter word as fast as possible. Expand your vocabulary and keep track of what you’ve learned with the in-game dictionary.

You do not know?

There are hundreds of word games on iOS. Unfortunately, many of them are shovelware that implement the same mechanics or lock you behind a paywall. The good news is that there are several quality games out there that you can really sink your teeth into.

If you really like crossword puzzles and love sudoku, you can’t go wrong with Zach Gage’s new game, Knotwords. Take the clues given on each line to determine which letters should be placed in each area. If you need help, you can request a hint in exchange for more time being added to your total.

If you’re more of a social gamer, you can’t go wrong with the classic game Words with Friends 2. Compete against friends or random opponents online to prove who has the best command of words. There are also single player modes when you want to compete with nothing but time.

Finally, Alphabear 2 puts a new spin on the word puzzle genre by having you collect adorable bears as you figure out which letters to use. Use these bears to earn more points and gain more advantages as you play additional rounds.

Updated in May 2022: with Knotwords as a new option.

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