Favorite Word Game Apps

If you have time to kill, word games on your mobile phone are always a great option because they help to build your vocabulary as well as make you more comfortable using new words. Here are some of our favorites.

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  • Word Solitaire: Aurora Review
    Word Solitaire: Aurora
    Terrific vocabulary twist on the playing card classic.
    AGE
    6
     
  • Wurdle Review
    Wurdle
    Fast-paced word puzzle can be challenging.
    AGE
    7
     
  • Bookworm Review
    Bookworm
    Clever tapping game helps spelling and vocabulary.
    AGE
    7
     
  • Chicktionary Review
    Chicktionary
    Egg-tertaining game builds young vocabularies.
    AGE
    7
     
  • Chalk Up! Review
    Chalk Up!
    Unique and challenging word game makes you think visually.
    AGE
    8
     
  • Moxie 2 Review
    Moxie 2
    Build words one letter at a time in this fun challenger.
    AGE
    8
     
  • Befuddled HD Review
    Befuddled HD
    Set of addictive word games that use strategy, not speed.
    AGE
    11
     
  • Puzzlejuice Review
    Puzzlejuice

    Tetris-like word app wins with clever concept, snarky humor.

    AGE
    11
     
  • Scrabble Review
    Scrabble

    One of the few truly exceptional games for kids.

    AGE
    12
     
    Learning2
  • Words With Friends Review
    Words With Friends

    Superb Scrabble clone; open chat makes it for teens and up.

    AGE
    14
     
    Learning1
  • WordsWorth Review
    WordsWorth
    Engrossing multiplayer word game with open chat option.
    AGE
    14
     

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