Words with Friends Complaints - Top 10 Problems and Solutions

After being around for so long, it should come as no surprise that there are many complaints about the popular game Words with Friends. With so many people playing, you can't expect everything to be perfect all of the time! But if you're experiencing any of these 10 problems, don't worry—we have solutions!

Why does it say no Hindsight Word Available?

This is one of the most commonly reported Words with Friends problems. Basically, if you've played a word and then want to play it again (perhaps because your opponent challenged it), the game will tell you that there are no hindsight words available. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do about this but wait until the next turn.

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Why can't I load my account?

If you're having trouble loading your Words with Friends account, the problem might be on Zynga's servers. Try logging out and back in again or restarting your device to fix this issue. If that doesn't work, try turning off WiFi before playing—this sometimes solves problems related to server connection errors.

How do I contact Words with Friends support?

If you're having a problem that none of these solutions address, it's time to get in touch with Zynga. You can submit a request on their website or call them at (650) 241-3614 from Monday through Friday between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Why Do my Words with Friends isn't syncing between devices?

If you're having trouble getting your games to sync between devices, the first thing you should do is make sure that you're logged in to the same account on both devices. If that doesn't work, try closing the app and reopening it. If you're still experiencing problems, delete and reinstall the app. but you can still play words with friends on a computer if the app still making issues for you.

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I got a notification that my turn was over but the game didn't end!

This is another common problem with Words with Friends. Sometimes the game will think someone's turn has ended when it hasn't, resulting in incorrect notifications. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do to fix this problem. Just make sure to keep an eye on the game so you don't miss any turns.

My opponent challenged my word but it's still in my rack!

If your opponent challenges a word that's still in your rack, the challenge will be rejected and the original word will remain unplayed. However, this doesn't happen very often so you shouldn't worry about it.

My opponent challenged a word and I accepted! Now what?

Sometimes when both players accept the challenge, one of them will lose their turn and the other player won't get to play on that round. To fix this problem, just make sure to keep an eye on the game so you don't miss any turns.

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Why do the Words with Friend App keep Crashing?

If the Words with Friends app is consistently crashing, try deleting and reinstalling it. If that doesn't work, try turning off WiFi before playing. And lastly, make sure your device has enough storage space to accommodate the game.

These are the top ten Words with Friends problems that we hear about most often. If you're experiencing any of these issues, don't worry—we have a solution for you! Just try one of the methods listed above and you should be up and playing again in no time.

And if your problem still isn't solved, don't hesitate to contact Zynga for help. They're always happy to assist their players!