Editor's Review
Dive into the world of New York Times Games, where you can keep your mind sharp with a delightful mix of word and logic puzzles! 🧩 This app is free to download and offers fresh, engaging puzzles daily, tailored for every skill level. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle pro or just starting out, there's something here for you. 🤩
NEW: STRANDS 🎉
Our latest game, STRANDS, is here to add a twist to your puzzle routine! Find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme in this innovative word search. It’s familiar yet refreshingly new! 💡
WORDLE ✍️
Enjoy the original Wordle, created by Josh Wardle, right in our app. Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries or less and get insights from WordleBot to analyze your guesses. It's addictive and fun! 🤓
SPELLING BEE 🐝
If scrambling is your strong suit, dive into the daily Spelling Bee! See how many words you can create with just 7 letters. It’s a fantastic way to expand your vocabulary. 📚
THE CROSSWORD ✍️
Subscribers can play the same daily puzzle featured in The New York Times! Crosswords increase in difficulty throughout the week, ensuring there's always a challenge for everyone. ✍️
CONNECTIONS 🔗
Group words with a common thread in Connections. Can you ace it with four mistakes or fewer? Test your associative skills! 🤔
SUDOKU 🔢
Looking for a numbers game without the math? Play Sudoku and fill each 3x3 set of boxes with numbers 1–9. A new puzzle awaits you every day in easy, medium, or hard mode. 🧮
THE MINI CROSSWORD ⏱️
The Mini offers all the fun of The Crossword, but in a bite-sized format you can solve in seconds. These word games don’t increase in difficulty, making them perfect for a quick brain workout. 🧠
TILES 🎴
Unwind while you match elements in the day’s pattern. The key? Make consecutive matches to maximize your score! Relaxing and engaging. 🧘
LETTER BOXED 🔤
Create words using letters around the square. Letter Boxed is another exciting way to test your word-making skills and think outside the box. 🎁
STATS & LEADERBOARDS 🏆
Track your progress in The Crossword, Wordle, and Spelling Bee. Monitor your average solve times, see how many puzzles you can solve in a row, and follow your Wordle streak. Plus, compete with friends on The Mini leaderboards! 📈
PUZZLE ARCHIVE 🗄️
Subscribers can now access over 10,000 past puzzles from Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and The Crossword. Never run out of challenges! ⏳
Features
New: STRANDS - a word search with a twist
Original Wordle with WordleBot analysis
Daily Spelling Bee with word scramble challenges
The Crossword: daily puzzles from The NYT
Connections: Group words with common threads
Sudoku: Numbers game, minus the math
The Mini Crossword: Quick and simple puzzles
Tiles: Unwind with matching elements
Letter Boxed: Create words around the square
Stats: Track progress for multiple games
Leaderboards: Compete with friends on The Mini
Puzzle Archive: Access 10,000+ past puzzles
Pros
Variety of word and logic puzzles
New puzzles daily for all skill levels
Track progress and stats for games
Friendly competition with leaderboards
Access to puzzle archive with subscription
Cons
Subscription needed for full access
App doesn't include other NYT products