How to Use the Word Wars Solver
Quick Start
- Enter Your Tiles: Type the letters from your Word Wars rack
- Use Wildcards: Enter '?' for blank tiles
- Find Words: Click "Find Words" to see all valid combinations
- Check Points: Each word shows its point value
Advanced Features
- Filter by Length: Find words of specific length
- Pattern Search: Search by starting/ending letters
- Sort Results: Organize alphabetically or by length
- Multiple Dictionaries: Choose from TWL, SOWPODS, or WWF
Word Wars Point Values
Word Wars uses the same scoring system as Words With Friends:
- 1 point: A, E, I, O, R, S, T
- 2 points: D, N, U
- 3 points: G, H, Y
- 4 points: B, C, F, M, P, W
- 5 points: K, V
- 8 points: X
- 10 points: J, Q, Z
- Note: In actual Word Wars gameplay, Z = 11 points (unique to this game!)
What is Word Wars?
Word Wars is a fast-paced competitive word game where players form words from letter tiles to score points. It's a mobile crossword-style game that combines speed, strategy, and vocabulary skills.
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Critical Game Facts
- Board Size: 9x9 grid (NOT 15x15 like Scrabble) - space fills up fast
- Total Tiles: Only 43-48 tiles in the entire game (vs 100+ in Scrabble)
- Bingo Bonus: +35 points for using all 7 tiles in one turn
- Bonus Squares: Located on outer edges of the board (not diamond pattern like WWF)
- Time Pressure: Games are timed - speed matters as much as vocabulary
How to Play Word Wars
Word Wars is played on a 9x9 game board where you create words from letter tiles, similar to Scrabble or Words With Friends.
Basic Gameplay
- Draw Tiles: You start with 7 random letter tiles
- Form Words: Place tiles on the board to create valid words horizontally or vertically
- Score Points: Each letter has a point value - longer words score more
- Use Bonus Squares: Land on special squares (on outer edges) to multiply your score
- Take Turns: Players alternate turns until all tiles are used or no more moves possible
- Win: Player with the highest total score wins
Power-Ups (Cost Coins)
- Word Radar (40 coins): Shows WHERE you can play words on the board (doesn't tell you which words)
- Super Swap (50 coins): Swap tiles without losing your turn
- Word Reveal (50 coins): Auto-plays a word for you (you can't choose which word)
Winning Strategies
Maximize your Word Wars score with these tactics based on the actual game mechanics:
- Focus on Outer Edges: Bonus tiles are on edges, not center - plan plays accordingly
- Tile Conservation: With only 43-48 tiles total, games end quickly - don't waste turns
- Speed Counts: Find decent words FAST rather than perfect words slowly
- Bingo Hunting: +35 bonus makes 7-letter words extremely valuable
- Block High-Value Spots: Limited board space means defensive blocking works well
- Z is King: At 11 points, Z is the highest-value letter - use it wisely