Words in Progress

Words in Progress

One-of-a-kind word game joy!

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120 reviews
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Engage in a unique word-crafting puzzle game by combining letters to form words. Test your skills in an endless single-player mode or challenge others in asynchronous multiplayer matches. Enjoy a clean design and a steady learning curve suitable for all ages.

Unique word game mechanics
Single player endless mode
Asynchronous multiplayer mode
Long and steady learning curve
Clean, cozy, and crisp design
Multi-language support
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What's New in Words in Progress

2022.2.0 (2.0.0)

August 26, 2026

New Features - A brand new Story Mode has been added to the game! Play through 45+ handcrafted levels and uncover the strange mystery of a fridge haunting someone’s dreams. - Alongside Story Mode, we’ve also added a brand new Story Mode Theme together with additional theme settings. - A new ‘Letter Count’ feature has been added that instantly shows the total letter count for created words. This feature can be toggled in the Settings. Optimisation and Fixes - We’ve implemented several under-the-hood fixes and optimisations that improve word lookup functionality as well as overall game performance. Wordlist Changes - Words requested by players have been reviewed and, if found to be safe and valid, added to their wordlists

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Aug 25, 2026 Sep 25, 2026

User reviews

Update still lacking

The daily challenge rankings still only show the current day. Why did that go away?

For the daily challenge, it would really be really cool to see what the top word was from the previous day, that’s what we’re here for -to learn, right?

Also let me see who I am playing against during the game! I play with the same users about 80% of the time and don’t want to exit the game to see my opponent.

The story mode is cute for kids. Adults won’t use it.
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Dictionary is lacking

The game is very fun, but the fun often comes crashing down when met with the poor dictionary used, along with its censoring of various words. The game starts to become less about making a word and more about anticipating whether the word will be accepted. A built in method of submitting words for review and possible addition would help.

Yesterday, the game refused the word “bondage” which appears over 30 times in the King James Bible. But apparently that’s too sexual for the developers.
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Fonts suggestion

I am obsessed… trying to get used to playing looking up and down vs letters being horizontal… but besides that… I’ve confused the I (i) with the l ( see even here !!! ) and messed up so many words!!! Please add other font choices!

The Real Opponent

It becomes obvious that you will not receive the letters you desperately need in order to complete a high-scoring word, because your real opponent is the programming that punishes you for creating a high scoring multi-letter word before you are required to do so. For example, if you simply need a “g” to complete “repeating”, you will receive multiple “I”s but no “g”. That’s fine, and it becomes the strategy to not reveal your intentions too early, but it’s just not my cup of meat.
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Reported Bugs

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Authentication errors

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Challenges not working properly

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Scores not showing up

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Screentime limit error

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Blank tiles not working as expected

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add undo/shuffle button

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Improve dictionary and word acceptance

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Provide word lookup/submission feature

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Add difficulty settings and game modes

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Improve UI and controls

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FAQ

What is Words in Progress?

Words in Progress is a unique word-crafting puzzle game where you combine letters to create words. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, designed for fun and a steady learning experience.

How do you play Words in Progress?

The game starts with seven letters vertically aligned. You combine these letters into words. When a letter is removed or a word is submitted, new letters fill the empty spots. The goal is to create words to survive or outscore opponents.

What are the game modes available?

The app features a single-player Endless mode where you try to last as long as possible by completing word challenges. There is also a Practice mode and a Multiplayer mode where you compete against another player.

Is Words in Progress free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, offering an uninterrupted gaming experience.

What kind of challenges does the Endless mode offer?

In Endless mode, you must complete different word-length challenges to prevent your letter pile from emptying. Successfully completing these challenges allows you to continue playing for as long as possible.