# Pressed For Words

> Fun Anagram Word Puzzler

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1012507991](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1012507991)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1012507991`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alexander Harm
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-15
- **First published:** 2015-07-02
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pressed-for-words/id1012507991)
- **Website:** [http://aharm.net/](http://aharm.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://aharm.net/WordsAndMapsPrivacyPolicy.html](http://aharm.net/WordsAndMapsPrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

Pressed For Words is a fast, satisfying anagram word game built around one simple challenge: make as many words as you can from six letters before time runs out.

Each round gives you a new six-letter puzzle. Tap letters to build words, shuffle the letters to see new possibilities, and keep going until you either complete the puzzle or the clock wins.

It is quick to learn, easy to replay, and built for anyone who likes anagrams, word puzzles, and short daily brain games.

Features:

- Over 4,000 six-letter anagram puzzles
- Fast tap-to-spell gameplay
- Shuffle letters to spot new words
- Timed rounds for extra pressure
- Clean, classic presentation
- Great for quick sessions or repeated play

Pressed For Words is simple on the surface, but every round gives you the same tempting question:

Can you find one more word before time runs out?

## Rankings

- #468,970 — Overall

## Review summary

Pressed For Words is praised as a fun, addictive, easy-to-learn word game that keeps players coming back. However, reviews repeatedly flag excessive ads and a desire for an ad-free version, plus frequent stability issues after updates—crashes, freezes, or the game not opening. Dictionary quality is another concern, with many words being archaic, non-real, or not recognized. Some ads also show malware-like warnings or inappropriate content. A few players also want more time per round or adjustable pacing. Overall, engaging but dragged down by ads, performance problems, and word-list shortcomings.

### Pros

- Fun, addictive puzzle that keeps players coming back.
- Long-term appeal; players have been playing for years and find it easy to pick up.
- Easy-to-learn, casual word game that serves as a quick pick-up-and-play experience.

### Cons

- Excessive ads interrupt gameplay; many reviewers want an ad-free version.
- Frequent stability issues after updates: crashes, freezes, or the game failing to open.
- Dictionary/word list quality concerns: many words feel archaic, non-real, or not recognized.
- Ads sometimes show malware-like warnings or inappropriate content.
- Time per round is too short; players want more time or adjustable pacing.

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