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2,000+ words, infinite grids, a secret word to declassify — discover French arrowwords, 1952 edition.
Procedurally generated puzzles. Definitions that make you smirk. A 1950s aesthetic unlike anything else on the App Store. Every game is unique — you'll never play the same grid twice.
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■ A GRID THAT NEVER REPEATS
The algorithm builds a fresh puzzle every game from a pool of 2,000+ French words. No memorizing solutions, no recycled boards.
■ THE SECRET WORD — DECLASSIFIED
Each grid hides a locked confidential word. Solve enough crossing words to break the seal, complete the secret, and the "DECLASSIFIED" stamp slams across the screen — with a ×2 multiplier on your final score.
■ THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS
Easy to warm up, Medium to grow, Hard for vocabulary masters. Grid size and score multipliers scale with the level you pick.
■ A STAR PROGRESSION SYSTEM
Earn up to 3 stars per game depending on how many hints you used. Watch a Declassified Report (optional video) to double your reward. Spend your stars at the Shop to unlock 10 themed worlds:
Nature — forests, mountains, oceans
Animals — pets to wildlife
Food — flavors and recipes
Sport — pitch, speed and records
Space — stars and galaxies
Geek & Tech — code, games and pixels
Sea & Ocean — waves, wildlife and sailing
Music — notes, instruments and genres
Geography — countries, capitals and rivers
Movies & Series — screen, set and editing
■ GAME CENTER LEADERBOARDS
Compare your scores with players around the world and climb the global rankings.
■ DESIGNED TO BE BEAUTIFUL
Interface inspired by 1950s French newspapers: aged cream paper, navy ink, serif typography, red censorship stamps. A game that's a pleasure to look at as much as to play.
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Free download. No subscription. No game limits.
Note: this is a French-language word game. Words and definitions are in French — perfect for francophones, language learners, or anyone curious about the language.
Ready to fire up your neurons? Download the game now and unlock your first secret word!
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What's New in Retro Arrowwords
2.4.0
July 22, 2026
VERSION 2.4.0 — Time Attack & Marathon New: Time Attack Finish the grid before the clock runs out! 3 to 10 minutes depending on difficulty, with bonus points for every second left. New: Marathon Chain grids of increasing difficulty and stack up your points. How far can you go? New dedicated Game Center leaderboard. 2 new themes Fifties — wireless sets, mopeds, jukeboxes and vintage slang, right at home in the game's retro vibe — and Trades & Jobs, professions old and new. 300 brand-new words. Improvements - Various fixes and adjustments
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