Playing a game of Scrabble with friends is a chance to socialize, have fun and sharpen your brain skills. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to get friends together. No worries. There are lots of online Scrabble games so you can socialize with friends whenever you like.
We’ve assembled a quick list of the best places to play online Scrabble. Not only are the online versions available on your desktop, you can download Scrabble apps to your iPad or mobile phone. It’s a perfect way to pass time when you’re standing in line at the bank, or waiting for your grandkids to finish soccer practice.
Where to Play Online Scrabble with Friends
1. EA Scrabble
This site is pretty much a one-stop shop to play Scrabble across different platforms. Choose how you want to play through your mobile phone (Android or iPhone), iPad or Kindle. If you’re active on Facebook, you can play a few rounds there as well. Because EA Scrabble is on various platforms, it’s easy to play against friends on multiple devices. You can make it more interesting by playing a match against an anonymous opponent.
2. Internet Scrabble Club
This is a relaxed, friendly club where you can meet new interactive players in a safe environment. Available in five languages, you can play at your own pace, in the language of your choice. It’s easy to register and install the software.
3. Scrabble Dictionary
Okay, this isn’t an online Scrabble game, but it’s a great online tool for checking questionable words. Just enter the word you’d like to check, and click on “check dictionary” for fast results.
4. Pogo
This free Scrabble site offers various ways to play, from amateur to expert. You can play Scrabble with friends or challenge someone anonymously with your skill level. It offers up tips and tricks on how to beat your opponent and has an online forum where you can discuss strategies.
5. Words With Friends
This popular online game is very similar to Scrabble. You can choose your opponent by looking through their profile on Community Match. Both players will build words in a crossword puzzle-like style. It offers a single-player option, but who wants to play alone?