A new game from Josh Wardle, the creator of Wordle, this one is based on the concept of cryptic crosswords. The concept is substantially harder to explain than Wordle, ...

The new game is trickier than guessing a five-letter word in six attempts.

Here's today's Wordle answer, plus a look at spoiler-free hints and past solutions. These clues will help you solve The New ...

Today, Slate is releasing the latest edition of a new weekly game called SoundBites. It’s a little bit crossword, a little bit phonics, and entirely dependent on the fact that English pronunciation ...

Gaming with another person — partner, best mate, family member, or someone you don't even really like but somehow ended up next to you on the sofa — is a great time, especially when you're playing one ...

Some dogs are seemingly more talented than others. So-called gifted word learners (GWL) are rare canines that can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill that most dogs don't possess. To understand ...

The New York Times' games are filled with single-player experiences, but now the news organization is launching its first two-player game as a standalone app. Starting today, NYT is inviting readers ...

The New York Times is adding a new game to its wheelhouse: “Crossplay,” a two-player word game where participants can build words off one another, earn points and compete to win. The directions are ...

The game will be familiar to Scrabble or Words with Friends players, but the Times is adding a few twists of its own. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor In a significant launch, The New York Times is ...

It's a test of rhythm and timing. Viral videos of the "Say The Word on Beat" challenge are spreading across social media. Videos posted online show players hilariously attempting to say words that ...

The long, dark stretch of winter break is the perfect moment to crack open the game cabinet or dust off your console for some quality game time. In honor of the Year of Games—a yearlong celebration of ...

From Scrabble to Wordle, word puzzle games are a firm favorite amongst gamers, thanks to their mind-training capabilities and the sense of pure elation when you nail your lexicon mastery. So, to help ...