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    Words With Friends

    Word games with family and friends.

    What is Words With Friends?

    • Scrabble-like word game on your phone.
    • Play against friends, family, or strangers.
    • Take your turn anytime — no waiting together.
    • Free to play — with ads.
    • Available on iPhone and Android.
    • Over 13 million active players.

    How to play

    • Download Words With Friends from app store.
    • Create account with email or Facebook.
    • Find opponents by username or Facebook friends.
    • Place tiles to form words on the board.
    • Score points — higher value tiles = more points.
    • App alerts you when it's your turn.

    Social features

    • Chat with opponent during game.
    • Play multiple games at once with different people.
    • No need to coordinate schedules.
    • Play a game over days or weeks.
    • Great for staying in touch with grandkids.
    • Seniors report it reduces loneliness.

    More word games to try

    • Wordle — one free word puzzle per day.
    • NYT Crossword — mini puzzle free daily.
    • Letterpress — free, head-to-head word game.
    • Wordscapes — solo word puzzles, very popular.
    • Boggle With Friends — find words in letter grid.
    • All free or cheap to start.

    Card and board games online

    • Trickster Cards — Hearts, Spades, Euchre with friends.
    • Tabletopia — virtual board games.
    • Board Game Arena — 800+ board games free.
    • Chess.com — chess against any skill level.
    • Microsoft Solitaire — free on Windows and phone.
    • AARP Games — free games at AARP.org.

    AARP free games

    • Go to AARP.org/games — no membership required.
    • Hundreds of free games for all interests.
    • Word, card, puzzle, arcade games.
    • No app required — plays in browser.
    • New games added regularly.
    • Great option for browser-based play on computer.

    Play with grandkids

    Words With Friends is one of the best ways to stay connected with grandchildren who are too busy to call. They make a move when they have a minute, you make yours when you have a minute. It becomes an ongoing conversation through the game. Many grandparents and grandkids play daily games for years. Install it and challenge a grandkid this week.