word game

noun

A game which involves manipulating words.

“Although some word games, such as anagrams and crosswords, can be completed alone, others such as charades are designed for groups.”

Meanings

nounword game (plural word games)

plural word games · alternative wordgame

  1. A game which involves manipulating words.

    Although some word games, such as anagrams and crosswords, can be completed alone, others such as charades are designed for groups.

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APA

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“word game.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/word%20game. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “word game,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/word%20game.

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