How do I start a game? — Words With Friends Help Center (2024)

Starting a new game is as easy as ABC.

1. At the bottom of the main screen, tap "Friends"

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2. Search for a random opponent, connect to Facebook or ask a friend for their username.

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**Community Match is no longer available in the game for both Android and iOS.

The game board will then appear.

3. Create a word on the board by placing tiles vertically or horizontally. Any letter of the first word in the game should land on the plus tile.

Additional words must connect to previously played words.

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4. When you've got a word ready, click on play and we'll send a notification to your friend. We'll also tell you when it's your turn by moving the game to the "Your move" tab.

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