Editor's Review
Dive into the world of New York Times Games 🧠, where you can challenge your mind with a delightful array of word and logic puzzles! This app is your go-to destination for daily brain workouts, offering something for every skill level. Best of all, it's free to download! 🎉
App Features and Games:
NEW: STRANDS 🆕: Get ready for a fresh twist on word searches! Find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme in this innovative game. It’s familiar yet exciting, perfect for word enthusiasts. 🌟
WORDLE ✍️: Play the original Wordle, created by Josh Wardle, right in the app! Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries or less and use WordleBot to analyze your guesses. Sharpen your vocabulary and deduction skills daily! 🤓
SPELLING BEE 🐝: Scramble your way to success with the daily Spelling Bee! See how many words you can create from 7 letters. It’s a fun and engaging way to expand your word knowledge. 📚
THE CROSSWORD ✍️: Subscribers can enjoy the same daily puzzle featured in The New York Times newspaper. With increasing difficulty throughout the week, there's a crossword for everyone, from beginners to experts. 🏆
CONNECTIONS 🔗: Put your critical thinking skills to the test by grouping words with a common thread. Can you make the connections with four mistakes or fewer? 🤔
SUDOKU 🔢: If you love numbers but not the math, Sudoku is your game! Fill each 3x3 set of boxes with numbers 1–9. A new puzzle awaits you every day, with easy, medium, and hard modes. ➕
THE MINI CROSSWORD ⏱️: Enjoy all the fun of The Crossword in a bite-sized format! The Mini is quick to solve and features simpler clues, perfect for a fast brain workout. 💨
TILES 🀄: Unwind and relax as you match elements in the day’s pattern. The key is to make consecutive matches for a satisfying and meditative experience.🧘
LETTER BOXED 🔤: Create words using letters around the square. Letter Boxed is a fantastic way to test and improve your word-making skills. 💡
STATS 📊: 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, track your level achievements in Spelling Bee. 📈
LEADERBOARDS 🏆: Start a friendly competition with The Mini leaderboards! Add up to 25 friends and see who can solve today’s Mini puzzle the fastest. Bragging rights are on the line! 🥇
PUZZLE ARCHIVE 🗄️: Subscribers gain access to over 10,000 past puzzles from Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and The Crossword. Never run out of challenges! ⏳
With New York Times Games, you'll always have a stimulating and enjoyable way to keep your mind sharp. Download now and start your puzzle-solving adventure! 🚀
Features
NEW: STRANDS - Hidden word search with a twist
WORDLE - Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries
SPELLING BEE - Form words from 7 letters
THE CROSSWORD - Daily puzzle from The New York Times
CONNECTIONS - Group words with common threads
SUDOKU - Fill 3x3 boxes with numbers 1–9
THE MINI CROSSWORD - Solve in seconds
TILES - Match elements in a pattern
LETTER BOXED - Create words around the square
STATS - Track progress for puzzles
LEADERBOARDS - Compete with friends on The Mini
PUZZLE ARCHIVE - Access over 10,000 past puzzles
Pros
Variety of word and logic puzzles
New puzzles daily for all skill levels
Track progress and stats for improvement
Friendly competition with leaderboards
Access to puzzle archive with subscription
Cons
Subscription needed for full access
Limited access without subscription