Support

Questions, bugs, or ideas? Email support@circleofwords.app. We usually reply within two working days.

Playing

How does the circle work?

100 letters turn round a circle, one at a time. The letter at the top is yours to take; the next four are coming up behind it. Pass, or let the timer run out, and that letter is gone for good.

What are helper letters?

Any letter you add from the keyboard. Helpers score nothing and cost points: common letters like vowels cost the most. Tap a helper on the board, then its ×, to remove it.

How is my score worked out?

Letter points, minus helper costs, times a length bonus. In One Word mode every letter past four doubles your score. In Multi-Word mode longer words and streaks of words both add multipliers. The full tables are under "How to play" in the app.

Why wasn't my word accepted?

Words have to be in our dictionary (about 170,000 English words), and at least 4 letters in One Word or 3 letters in Multi-Word. Proper nouns and abbreviations don't count.

Your account

I forgot my password

On the log-in screen, tap "Forgot password?" and enter your email. We'll send you a link to choose a new one.

Can I play without an account?

Yes. Tap "Play as guest". Guest games aren't saved, so your scores and history won't be kept.

How do I change my name or avatar?

Tap your avatar on the home screen, then "Edit profile".

How do I delete my account?

In the app: tap your avatar, scroll down, and tap "Delete account". This permanently deletes your account, profile, and all your game history. If you can't get into the app, email support@circleofwords.app from the address you signed up with and we'll delete it for you.

I played offline. Are my scores lost?

No. Games you finish offline are kept on your phone and upload automatically next time you're connected.