CrossWords

A Scrabble-like game

A cross-platform game with the same rules as Scrabble that can be played locally
(on the same device), or against another device via data-SMS, Bluetooth and the internet.
Start games via an invitation sent by email, SMS, or Bluetooth, or if somebody's nearby
have them scan a QR Code.

Drag letters onto the board next to other letters to
make new words; press the number on the right of the screen to commit your move
and let the next person move. An English wordlist is included but there is a
link to the website to download wordlists to play in other languages.

The source code supports push messaging via Google Play, but that won't function
in this build even if Google Play is installed. It just means that moves won't
be transmitted quite as quickly as if it were supported. Play via SMS or
Bluetooth is unaffected by this.

Author: xwords@eehouse.org
License: GNU General Public License v2.0 only
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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Version 4.4.203 (199) suggested Added on Mar 18, 2024

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a

This version requires Android 4.4 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
- access Bluetooth settings
  
  Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
- connect to paired Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
- discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
- find accounts on the device
  
  Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- control Near Field Communication
  
  Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read phone status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- receive text messages (SMS)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- send and view SMS messages
  
  Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 5.5 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 4.4.201 (197) - Added on Feb 11, 2024

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a

This version requires Android 4.4 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
- access Bluetooth settings
  
  Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
- connect to paired Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
- discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
- find accounts on the device
  
  Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- control Near Field Communication
  
  Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read phone status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- receive text messages (SMS)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- send and view SMS messages
  
  Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 5.5 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 4.4.200 (196) - Added on Feb 11, 2024

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a

This version requires Android 4.4 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
- access Bluetooth settings
  
  Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
- connect to paired Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
- discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
- find accounts on the device
  
  Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- control Near Field Communication
  
  Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read phone status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- receive text messages (SMS)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- send and view SMS messages
  
  Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 5.5 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log