# W＊RDS — Guess the mystery word.

> Deductive word guessing puzzle game inspired by classic word games. (iPhone/iPad app by Ettore Software Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrds/id1563543335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ettore Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289507331)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrds/id1563543335/reviews.md

## What is W＊RDS?

Guess the mystery word. Flex your vocabulary and exercise your powers of deduction. Use your wits, trial and error and a logical process of elimination to identify what partially hidden word you're looking at, using as few guesses as possible. W*RDS is a puzzle inspired by the classic game Mastermind, in much the same vein as the TV show Lingo and the New York Times' daily Wordle challenge. You can up the ante by increasing the length of the word to be guessed and play as often as you like, in English, French or Italian. Go it alone or challenge a friend - it's your call.

## Key features

- Deductive word guessing
- Vocabulary and logic challenges
- Multiple word lengths
- Play in English, French, or Italian
- Single-player and multiplayer modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Languages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 8-letter level | $0.99 | one-time |
| XL Word Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all + UNLIMITED hints | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about W＊RDS

### What is W＊RDS?

W＊RDS is a word puzzle game that challenges players to guess a hidden word using logic and elimination. It's inspired by classic games like Mastermind and Lingo, as well as the popular Wordle.

### How do you play W＊RDS?

You use trial and error, along with a process of elimination, to identify a partially hidden word with as few guesses as possible. The game offers increasing word lengths for a greater challenge.

### Can I play W＊RDS in different languages?

Yes, W＊RDS can be played in English, French, and Italian, allowing for a multilingual word puzzle experience.

### Is W＊RDS free to play?

Yes, W＊RDS is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases for additional content or features.

### Does W＊RDS have ads?

No, W＊RDS does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### Can I play W＊RDS with friends?

Yes, W＊RDS offers the option to challenge a friend, making it a social word game experience.

### What devices does W＊RDS support?

W＊RDS is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple device users.

### How often is W＊RDS updated?

The latest version of W＊RDS is 1.2.2, and it was last updated on August 27, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and potential new content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2025-08-27

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2022-06-13

Fixed a bug affecting the score calculation.

### 1.2 — 2022-03-12

You can now swipe a word in your list of guesses to bring up the dictionary definition.

### 1.1.1 — 2022-03-03

Bug fixes, UI and game play improvements.

### 1.1 — 2022-02-26

You can now tap the new "Share" button to issue challenges via email, Twitter, Facebook, etc. If they don't already have W*RDS on their device your friends will need to download the app to accept your challenge but they will not need to purchase languages or extra large word sets to respond.

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