Solve the Crosswords, Connections, Strands and other puzzles that the Games team can’t stop thinking about. By New York Times Games Every day of the year, New York Times Games publishes a handmade ...

Puzzle games have changed a lot since The Witness hit in 2016, which showed us new ways of interpreting game environments and connecting the dots. And even in 2025 we had the likes of Blue Prince ...

It’s easy to dismiss games as a distraction with all that's going on in the world today. Crossword puzzles, word searches, Sudoku — they might seem like frivolous pursuits compared to the stream of ...

USA TODAY has launched a new digital hub called USA TODAY PLAY. The platform features puzzles, crosswords, games, horoscopes, and classic comics. A free version is available with ads. Or buy a ...

If you have a smartphone, odds are you've dabbled in playing The New York Times Games' mobile games like Wordle, Connections, or Spelling Bee. They're quick, daily word association and puzzle games, ...

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...

The puzzle game genre is unbelievably vast, including everything from cozy mobile titles and daily brain teasers to dark puzzle-platformers and detective games. As a result, trying to narrow down the ...

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...

If your morning starts with a litany of daily puzzles and word games, now is a great time to add USA TODAY Play's games to your roster. Less stressful than many other crossword puzzles on the market, ...

Before diving into the chaos of the workday, take a moment to unwind with USA TODAY's new collection of approachable games, good for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. USA TODAY Play offers a new ...