Words

1. Each player holds seven letter tiles on their rack.
2. The first word must be at least two letters long and pass through the center star square.
3. Subsequent words must connect horizontally or vertically to tiles already on the board.
4. Double Letter (DL) and Triple Letter (TL) multiply the letter score for newly placed tiles.
5. Double Word (DW) and Triple Word (TW) multiply the full word value.
6. Blank tiles act as wildcards for any letter, scoring zero points.
7. Placing all seven rack tiles in a single turn awards a 50-point bonus.
8. When the pouch is empty and one player clears their rack, leftover tile points are deducted and awarded to the finisher.

1. Start in the Center. The very first word played must pass through the central star tile at row 8, column 8.
2. Connect Your Words. Every subsequent move must connect to at least one existing tile, forming valid crossword intersections.
3. Target Premium Squares. Place high-value consonants on Triple Letter and Triple Word squares for massive point boosts.

• Drag or tap tiles from your rack to position them on the 15x15 board
• Click or tap on the board to place the currently selected rack tile
• When placing a blank tile, select its designated letter from the popup
• Use Recall to return draft tiles to your rack
• Use Shuffle to randomize rack order or Sort to organize alphabetically
• Submit move once valid or choose Exchange or Pass when strategic

Create a private table and share its link or code, join a public room, or practice solo vs smart AI. Choose 2 to 4 players, Polish or English dictionary, and custom turn timers.

Is Words free to play?

Yes. Words is free in the browser with no account needed, no download and no ads. Your progress is saved on your device.

How do you play Words?

Each player holds seven letter tiles on their rack. The first word must be at least two letters long and pass through the center star square. Subsequent words must connect horizontally or vertically to tiles already on the board. Double Letter (DL) and Triple Letter (TL) multiply the letter score for newly placed tiles. Double Word (DW) and Triple Word (TW) multiply the full word value. Blank tiles act as wildcards for any letter, scoring zero points. Placing all seven rack tiles in a single turn awards a 50-point bonus. When the pouch is empty and one player clears their rack, leftover tile points are deducted and awarded to the finisher.

Can I play Words on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Words works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.

How do I play Axiom Words with friends?

Click Create Table, choose 2 to 4 players and your preferred language (Polish or English), then share the invitation link or 6-character room code with your friends.

Which dictionaries are used for validation?

Polish games use the official SJP dictionary with full grammatical inflections. English games use the standardized ENABLE dictionary.

How do blank wildcard tiles work?

A blank tile can represent any letter of the alphabet. It is worth 0 points, but words passing through it benefit from word multipliers.

Can I play solo against computer bots?

Yes. Solo vs AI allows you to play against intelligent bots with Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty settings.