Which New York Times Puzzle Should You Play?

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The New York Times puzzle section has become a daily ritual for millions, offering a range of word and logic games that test different kinds of thinking.

Wordle rewards sharp deductive reasoning and process of elimination. Connections rewards pattern recognition and lateral thinking. The Crossword rewards broad knowledge and wordplay. Spelling Bee rewards vocabulary and persistence, while the Mini Crossword rewards speed and quick thinking.

These daily puzzles have built passionate communities of players who compare scores and strategies every single day.

Whichever puzzle matches your personality, each one rewards a different and valuable kind of mental sharpness.