# Does Albot (Words with Friends) cheat?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-albot-words-with-friends-cheat/1005075>\
**Category:** The Game Room\
**Created:** [July 31, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-albot-words-with-friends-cheat/1005075 "2024-07-31T20:42:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-albot-words-with-friends-cheat/1005075/1 "2024-07-31T20:42:43Z")

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I’ve been playing Word with Friends on Facebook games for a while both against friends and their “robot” Albot. If I play ESQ, I’m told it’s not a valid word. However, Albot is allowed to play it. Has anyone else seen this or seen other evidence of cheating.