The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the ...

And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan-following as well. This ...

Concentrating on making good unthemed puzzles is a noble goal. People who solve crosswords love to write in exciting entries, and short answers don’t always lend themselves to that kind of fun. It’s ...

The NYT 's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with ...

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Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, ...

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Looking for a hint for today's NYT Connections? Read on for hints and the answer to today's Connections game on Friday, 4th ...

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition has kind of a July 4 flavor. But come on, New York Times puzzle makers, is the blue ...

The New York Times’ daily word game Connections remains a favorite for puzzle lovers. Every day, it drops a fresh challenge ...