Breaking down the puzzle: How to Play Words with Friends on a Computer

"Can I play Words with Friends on a computer?" can be a tough question to answer, but it can be done! In this blog post, we will go over how to download the game and how to set up an account. We'll also be providing you with some tips that will not only help you in winning more games of words with friends but also teach you how to play Word With Friends on a Computer in many ways!

How to play words with friends on Facebook?

More than 10 years back in 2011 Zynga launched a Facebook version of words with friends. The time when playing games on Facebook was very popular. So popular, that the words with friends app managed to peak at around 200 million active users. The game is based on Scrabble, where players take turns to place tiles onto a board, making words along the way.

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The Facebook version of Words With Friends was discontinued in late 2017 and Zynga urged all users to switch to the mobile version. The game is still available on Facebook but it's not accessible through an app anymore, meaning players will have to use their browsers to play.

How to download words with friends on the computer?

The best way to start playing Words With Friends on your desktop or laptop would be directly from Zynga's website. It is available for both the users of Mac and Windows. Once you're on the website, it's very simple to start playing words with friends online. The desktop version is a great alternative if you don't have or want to use Facebook anymore!

Bluestacks

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Bluestacks is a very popular android emulator program. It allows you to run any type of android app on your windows so that you can enjoy playing any game or android app on your computer. It's a great emulator software and the best part is you can download it for free.

Once you have installed Bluestacks onto your computer, open it up and then search for "Words with Friends." You will see the app show up in the search results and then you can just click on install! After Words with Friends has been installed, go ahead and open it up and start playing!

Chromebook

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A unique program that maybe you want to consider to play words with friends on the computer is Chromebook. It is a type of computer that will automatically update when you are connected to the internet and it doesn't require any anti-virus or security protection. You can use this device for an affordable price!

The steps below will guide you on how to play words with friends on Chromebook:

Step one, open the Chrome browser app in your Chromebook.

Step two, type in "Words with Friends" in the search bar and hit enter to go on next step.

Step three, click on the Words With Friends icon that is showing up in search results.

Step four, you will be asked if you want to add this app to your desktop. Click yes!

Now you are able to play words with friends on your Chromebook.

What other ways can I download and play Words With Friends?

You can also find other websites that allow you to play the game online but we would only recommend this if you don't have access to a mobile device or Facebook account. If so, those are definitely the easiest ways of playing! The first step is to create an account on the official website. Once you have created your account, you will be now able to log in and play games with your friends. Now you can also download it on a computer.

To do this, go to the "downloads" section of your web browser and type in "Words with Friends." Once the game appears in the search results, click on the link to download it. The next step is to install the game onto your computer. Once you have installed the game, open it and enter the email address and password that you used when creating your account. You're now ready to play!

Playing Words With Friends Against a Friend On Computer

If you are playing against a friend that is on a computer, you can play turn-based games. If both players are playing the same game type (such as Scramble with Friends), then it will automatically end after each turn and switch to your next opponent for your next move.

The first time you download Words with Friends onto a new device you must use the same email address and password as the one you used when creating your account. In any case, If you have forgotten your Words with Friends password, You can see there is a link on the login page that will help you reset it.

Winning the Game Against Your Friend

Once you have logged in, the game board will appear. The object of the game is to score more points than your opponent by completing a word with your letter tiles. The best way to win more games of words with friends is learning how the board works and being strategic about which letters you play each turn. You can learn from our blog post on "How To Win At Words With Friends"

We hope that this guide has been helpful in showing you how to play words with friends on the computer!

Alternative Word Games

If you're not only stuck to playing only words with friends then you can also try daily jumble, anagrams, or crosswords. All of which can be found on the internet and are great alternatives to help improve your vocabulary and spelling skills! Moreover, people also love to try our very best word jumble solver to get help in winning these word games.