

While Scrabble online has yet to receive the viral buzz that Wordle did, it promises to please fans of word puzzle games while giving them the option to test their vocabulary skills against their friends, leaning into the element of competition that also popularized Wordle.
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Players who don't like online multiplayer, or beginner players who just want to practice before facing real players, can opt to play against the computer. Before entering into a game against the computer, players select from a range of difficulty levels from Easy up to Grand Master, plus an option to set a game time limit if desired. Scrabble's online multiplayer uses ELO-based matchmaking, matching players based on their skill and experience levels. has three gameplay modes currently: Find A Match, Play a Friend, and Play the Computer. The first two modes offer big potential through online multiplayer and matchmaking, giving players the option to search for friends or other players all over the world. To play Scrabble online, players simply have to navigate to plays and create an account or continue as a guest, though some functionality may be limited to account-holders only. Related: The Psychology of Wordle: Why Knowing It's "Hard" Makes It Easier Players can opt to create an account using their email address or Facebook, but this is optional.

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Wordle's allure lay in its simplicity but also its accessibility, as the game could be played in any web browser and didn't require any downloads or purchases. At its peak, the word puzzle game was snapped up by the New York Times and now there are fears that the New York Times will paywall Wordle and fracture its user base. It's likely the release of Scrabble's online version hopes to latch onto Wordle's viral success. Wordle became an overnight sensation at the end of 2021 and continued to grow exponentially, hitting an all-time high of two million players in a single day.
