Words With Friends Rules
Master the complete ruleset of the world's most popular mobile word game, from basic gameplay to advanced strategies.
Game Setup
Getting Started
- Download the app from your device's app store
- Create an account or sign in
- Find friends or get matched with random opponents
- Start a new game
Game Features
- Play multiple games simultaneously
- Chat with opponents while playing
- Use power-ups and special features
- Track statistics and achievements
Tile Distribution
A
02
X8
1
K5
1
V5
1
J10
1
B4
2
C4
2
F4
2
Q10
1
M4
2
P4
2
W4
2
Z10
1
H3
4
G3
3
Y3
2
D2
5
N2
5
L2
4
U2
4
E1
13
A1
9
I1
8
O1
8
T1
7
R1
6
S1
5
Distribution Tips
Words With Friends uses 104 tiles, including 2 blank tiles that score 0 points. High-value letters like J, Q, and Z (10 points each) are rare, while common letters like E (13 tiles), A (9 tiles), and I/O (8 tiles each) are abundant.
Premium Squares
Premium squares multiply the value of letters or words placed on them. The board layout differs from traditional Scrabble, offering unique strategic opportunities.
TW
Triple Word
Triples entire word score
DW
Double Word
Doubles entire word score
TL
Triple Letter
Triples single letter value
DL
Double Letter
Doubles single letter value
Board Differences
- Different premium square placement than Scrabble
- More opportunities for high-scoring plays
- Strategic placement can lead to massive point totals
Basic Gameplay
Turn Sequence
- 1Form a word using your tiles
- 2Submit your play
- 3Receive new tiles automatically
- 4Wait for opponent's turn
Valid Word Placement
- Must connect to existing words
- Can read left to right or top to bottom
- All connected tiles must form valid words
- First word must use center square