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Upwords

Lonely Star Software, Inc. Word In-app purchases Contains ads

The official version of the classic UPWORDS game is now available for Android!

Rating
4.5
3.4K ratings
Downloads
159K+
on Google Play
Price
Free
In-app purchases
Updated
Sep 15
2026 · v4.49
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Screenshots

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About Upwords

The classic game UPWORDS is now available for Android from indie developers Lonely Star Software.

UPWORDS adds another dimension to crossword board games. Build words by playing letters across, down and stacked atop existing letters. This unique 3-dimensional game play allows you to change existing words into new words. Score points for each letter tile in your word and every letter tile under your word. The higher you the stack, the higher you score. Build words, stack letters, score high and have fun!

If you love word games, give UPWORDS a try.

Features:
-Online multiplayer with friends or random opponents
-Play against the Computer Opponent with 4 skill levels
-Pass and Play
-In-game chat
-Push notifications

Extra Features (with In-App Purchase)
-Ad Free with premium upgrade
-Online Stats and leaderboard with premium upgrade
-Word Glow - An extra feature to greatly speed up your gameplay. As you place tiles valid words glow green and invalid words glow red!

What’s new

Version 4.49 · Updated September 15, 2026

- New Stats and Leaderboard layouts - New Shuffle Animation! - Other small improvements

User reviews

Elizabeth Hudson
Elizabeth Hudson
I love this game.
T Essex
T Essex
It's different and my grandkids are learning to spell.
Christine Amorose
Christine Amorose
Fun challenge
Nancy Scheele
Nancy Scheele
Harder than you think. Keeps your mind alert and working all the time.
Carol Harper
Carol Harper
It's a great game. I enjoy playing friends and I enjoy playing the computer. I might disagree with some words either in or out of the word list, but I adjusted to it.
Thomas V
Thomas V
Just like playing the real thing only your score gets tallied up for you.

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