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Free to Play · iOS · Android

Same But
Different.

The word game you know — but with a twist. Two tile colours, two point values, and every move is a tactical decision.

Now available on the App Store and Google Play.
Nerd Words — full board gameplay with orange and blue tiles
Words On Steroids
Nerd Words app icon
Smart Matchmaking
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Ten games to a bigger board

Everyone starts on the 15×15 Compact board. Complete 10 Compact games and the 19×19 Classic board unlocks — free, no purchase needed.

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Why players love it
More than just
a word game
Everything you love about word games — plus the features you've been missing.
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Dual Tile System

Orange words score double blue words — and where you place tiles can change their colour. It's not just about vocabulary. Every move is a tactical decision.

Hold back your orange tiles for the perfect moment — mix colours and they all turn blue. Set up high-scoring plays without giving your opponent the same opportunity. Think twice before placing a word — you might be handing them a colour conversion that sets up their best move yet.

Vocabulary wins games. Strategy wins more.

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Smart Matchmaking

Whether your playing style is short, simple words or obscure high-scoring ones, you'll face opponents who play like you do. Our matchmaking looks at far more than just your score to find the right opponent. The result? Neck-and-neck games where every word counts. The more you play, the smarter it gets. After just a handful of games, the system knows exactly where you belong — and your matches get tighter and more competitive from there.

Every game is a fair fight — and every win feels earned.

Psst — it also means anyone using cheat tools naturally gets matched with each other, not with you.

Play Your Way

Nine ways to play across three board sizes. Challenge a random opponent online, invite a friend by link or QR code, or play side by side with Pass & Play. Prefer solo? Take on the Trainee, Normie, or Professor bots — or practise alone with all the tiles to yourself. Solo modes are a one-time upgrade. Everyone starts on the 15×15 Compact board. Complete 10 games and the 19×19 Classic board unlocks free — the 21×21 Superboard is there when you want more.

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In-Game Chat

Playing a friend? Chat freely while you play. Matched with a stranger? Send quick messages like "Nice word!" and "Good game!" to keep things fun. Either way, you're in control — turn chat off anytime.

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Ready to play?

Available now on the App Store and Google Play.

Free to play. In-app purchases available.

Send to your phone

  1. Open the camera app on your mobile.
  2. Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.
  3. Tap the notification to open the link.
Download Nerd Words — it's free  iOS ▶ Android