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Word Jewels®

Word Jewels®

Stress Free Crossword Puzzle

11K ratings
268 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 19, 2012
  • June 10, 2026

Developer

Boy Howdy Technology LLC
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About

This word puzzle game offers a relaxing and engaging experience with no timers. Swipe to form words in any direction, aiming to clear jewel-filled boards. Explore six different game modes, from endless play to challenging adventures, and sharpen your mind with a vast dictionary.

✓No timers for relaxed play
✓Swipe to form words
✓Six unique game modes
✓Vast offline dictionary
✓Automagic letter balancing
✓Auto-save functionality
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Word Jewels®. Based on 11K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Great brain game
  • 👍Challenging and fun
  • 👍Keeps the mind active
  • 👍Variety of game modes
  • 👍No ads
  • 👍Excellent customer service

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛Issues with letter selection and scoring
  • 🐛Difficulty resetting to higher levels
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What's New in Word Jewels®

1.52

June 10, 2026

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User reviews

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Keeps the brain agile

A great change from numbers and emoji search. Those are all good too. This uses different brain skills
Me-be-oldMe-be-old

Word jewels helps me fall asleep every night

Title says it all
daisyswimmerdaisyswimmer

Great puzzle

I do this puzzle at least once daily and find it very useful as a short puzzle , shorter and easier than a full blown crossword. Entertaining and has an easy “get out” if I can’t solve it. Shall continue with my daily use Thankyou
Barney2zBarney2z

Unobtrusive ads

Appreciate ads are not obnoxious and you don’t have to click them off
PatmedartfreePatmedartfree

Great

I have been doing word jewels for years and it’s great
Iwithaney78Iwithaney78
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes when playing offline

Bug

Inconsistent scoring and word recognition

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Requested Features

3 requests

More word options and larger vocabulary

Feature

Ability to restart at higher levels

Feature

Option to save progress and resume later

Feature

FAQ

What is Word Jewels?

Word Jewels is a free word puzzle game where players swipe to form words in any direction. The goal is to clear jewel-filled boards by making words that use up red jewels within a limited number of moves. It's designed to be relaxing and mentally stimulating.

What are the different game modes available?

The app offers six distinct game modes to suit various moods and challenges. These include Endless Mode for continuous play, Classic Mode for a higher stakes experience, Challenge Mode for a super-hard test, Rally Mode for timed patterned jewel play, Blitz Mode for high-score attempts, and the new Wordzing adventure mode with specific goals.

Is Word Jewels free to play?

Yes, Word Jewels is 100% free to play. While the description mentions it's free, it also indicates 'free with in-app purchases' in its monetization model, suggesting optional purchases may be available within the game.

Can I play Word Jewels offline?

Yes, the app includes a huge English dictionary that can be used to verify words even when you are not connected to the internet. This allows for uninterrupted gameplay regardless of your connectivity status.

Who is this game for?

This game is ideal for players who enjoy word puzzles and are looking for a relaxing experience without the pressure of timers. It's suitable for those who want to sharpen their minds, pass the time during waiting periods, or simply enjoy a fun and engaging word-finding challenge.