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Hooked on Words

Hooked on Words

by Plasmaworks, LLC

1.1K ratings
291 reviews
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📝 Word

Archived App (Last seen on 26 Mar 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 28, 2012
  • February 1, 2017

Features

Developer

Plasmaworks, LLC
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iphone
ipad
🧾$0.99 - $4.99
In-App Purchase↘︎
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🏆3 achievements
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❓5 answered
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📦w/o updates
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About

Engage in a comprehensive word game with multiple single-player modes and an exciting multiplayer option. Challenge friends, master word-building strategies, and earn bonus tiles to achieve high scores. Enjoy endless hours of fun, whether competing or playing solo.

✓5 unique single player modes
✓Multiplayer with Facebook support
✓Single player iCloud saving
✓Track single player stats
✓Game Center leaderboards and achievements
✓Token system for multiplayer rewards
✓Word Shop for tokens
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Hooked on Words. Based on 1.1K reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🎮Engaging and challenging gameplay
  • 🧠Helps keep the mind active
  • 🕰️Good for quick play sessions
  • 🤓Educational and vocabulary-building

Negative things

  • 🔍Dictionary needs updating
  • 🚨Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 📺Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🤯Frustrating scoring and bonus issues
  • 🔒Inability to restore purchases
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What's New in Hooked on Words

3.2.5

February 1, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Fixes for Facebook multiplayer integration

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Remove Ads

Removes ads and enables the upcoming skins feature!

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Game no longer loads

This is one of my favorite games, but it no longer loads. Cannot find a way to contact any to fix it!
LSU SueLSU Sue

App won’t open

I have had this game for several years and once enjoyed it, now the game will not open, I have deleted and reinstalled, it plays for a few days and then won’t open. Please help!
DjkdragoDjkdrago

Why doesn’t it load???

Love it!!! But rarely loads!!!
Why?.?
there is no nomaethere is no nomae

Leaderboard does not work

The leaderboard used to work, now doesn’t. I have tried everything to restore ranking. Nothing works. The game up is not as much fun. No competition….
Why?
Mano BaldwinMano Baldwin

Love the game, but……

I keep having to download the game. I play a few games and then the whole thing shuts down and I have to download it again. Why , oh why? So frustrating
PictureThis68PictureThis68
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Game crashes at the end of matches

Bug

Leaderboard and high scores not working

Bug

Inability to log in or sync progress

Bug

Letters not sliding down properly in Collapse mode

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to shuffle letters

Feature

Improved scoring and bonus system

Feature

Multiplayer mode improvements

Feature

Option to disable ads for paid users

Feature

Better game progress and stats tracking

Feature

FAQ

What is Hooked on Words?

Hooked on Words is a comprehensive word game offering multiple single-player modes and an engaging multiplayer option. Players can compete with friends or enjoy solo play, focusing on forming long words, earning bonus tiles, and scoring points.

What are the key features of Hooked on Words?

Key features include five unique single-player modes (Extended, Standard, Timed, Collapse, Blitz, and Expert), multiplayer with Facebook support, iCloud saving for cross-device play, stat tracking, and Game Center leaderboards and achievements. The multiplayer mode also includes a token system and a Word Shop.

How much does Hooked on Words cost?

The application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, likely for additional tokens or other enhancements, as indicated by the monetization model.

What are the different single-player modes?

The game features five distinct single-player modes: Extended Mode (level-based with set moves), Standard Mode (play at your own pace), Timed Mode (2 minutes to form words), Collapse Mode (clear the board), Blitz Mode (static board with 2 minutes), and Expert Mode (increasing difficulty).

Is Hooked on Words compatible with all devices?

It is a Universal App, meaning it's designed for both iPhone and iPad. However, multiplayer mode will not run on the first-generation iPad.