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Discover word games and play on their publishers' official sites.

Wordle

The New York Times Company

Guess a five-letter word in six tries, with color-coded hints after every guess.

Connections

The New York Times Company

Sort sixteen words into four hidden groups that each share a category.

Strands

The New York Times Company

Find hidden themed words in a letter grid, plus one "spangram" that ties the theme together.

Spelling Bee

The New York Times Company

Spell as many words as you can from seven letters, always using the center one.

Access may vary — check nytimes.com for current availability.

NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Company

A quick crossword with a handful of clues — a bite-sized version of the daily puzzle.

Requires an NYT Games subscription.