Words with Friends is a game where you can play crossword puzzles. You can enjoy it alone or with a friend. Since its launch in 2009, the title has amassed a massive player base comprising millions of wordsmiths. It recently received an update introducing four new game modes specifically designed for solo players, allowing them to enjoy the puzzles leisurely without competing against others.
This article explains all four new game modes in Words with Friends.
All new game modes in Words with Friends
1) Mini Crosswords
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Mini Crosswords in Words with Friends presents a series of daily crossword puzzles that you can complete to earn Club Trophies. This game mode is meant for solo players who prefer not to engage in competitive play, yet it seamlessly blends both aspects by contributing to your club’s trophies and helping it climb the Club Leaderboard.
To participate, you need to join an in-game club. Each puzzle comes with hints that help you guess and spell the words correctly. You will receive a new puzzle every day.
2) Word Wheel
The Word Wheel is perfect for those who enjoy word-playing with anagrams. In this game mode, you are presented with a word wheel containing numerous words. Your task is to use the letters from these words to create new ones, essentially decoding anagrams.
The primary aim of Word Wheel is to build and strengthen your vocabulary in a relaxed setting, enhanced by soothing background scenery.
3) Word Search
Word Search features a new puzzle daily. Every day, you are given a new theme, such as travel, technology, food, or hobbies, upon which the puzzle and the words you need to spell are based.
There are no opponents in this game mode, and you have a 24-hour time limit to complete each puzzle.
4) Guess Word
Guess Word is akin to a daily Wordle puzzle. In this game mode, you are presented with a new word each day along with a related clue. Your task is to spell out this word in under six attempts. If you fail to do so, you must try a new word the next day.
This game mode also allows you to share your score, which will be higher if you take fewer turns to guess the word correctly.