You have four fun puzzles from the New York Times. Each day you can try: Letter Boxed, Connections, Wordle, and Spelling Bee. All games make your brain work. We will see how they play, how they feel, and which one is the hardest.
What Is Letter Boxed?
Letter Boxed shows you a square frame with letters on each side. You draw a line that uses every letter at least once. You cannot use the same side twice in a row. You try to use as few words as you can. This game helps your vocabulary and your planning skills.
If you need help playing Letter Boxed then visit letter boxed hints and answers page for daily solutions.
What Is Connections?
Connections gives you 16 words on a board. You group them into four sets of four. Each set has a theme. Themes go from easy (yellow) to hard (purple). You can guess again if you make a mistake. This game trains your logic and your power to see patterns.
What Is Wordle?
Wordle asks you to guess a hidden five‑letter word. You type a guess, and the game tells you if each letter is in the right spot (green), in the word but wrong spot (yellow), or not in the word (gray). You have six tries.
Fact: Millions play Wordle each day to build their word skills.
What Is Spelling Bee?
Spelling Bee gives you seven letters in a honeycomb shape. One letter stays in the center and must appear in every word. You make as many words as you can with four letters or more. A pangram uses all seven letters.
Fact: Spelling Bee lets you play many times each day.
Head‑to‑Head Comparison
| Feature | Letter Boxed | Connections | Wordle | Spelling Bee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Skill | Vocabulary + planning | Logic + pattern | Vocabulary + logic | Vocabulary + creativity |
| Time to Solve | 5 – 20 minutes | 2 – 10 minutes | 3 – 7 minutes | 10 – 15 minutes |
| Retries Allowed | 1 per day | Multiple | 1 per day | Unlimited |
| Social Sharing | Medium | High | High | Medium |
| Daily Streak | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skill Test: Vocabulary vs. Logic
| Skill | Game Winner | Why It Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary Practice | Letter Boxed | You must use every letter in word loops. |
| Word Guessing | Wordle | You learn new words from color hints each day. |
| Word Creation | Spelling Bee | You form many words and pangrams from seven letters. |
| Pattern Recognition | Connections | You spot hidden themes in word groups. |
When to Play Each Game
- Letter Boxed: Play when you want a long hunt for words and a big “aha” moment.
- Connections: Play when you like finding hidden themes and color puzzles.
- Wordle: Play when you want a quick daily guess and see your streak grow.
- Spelling Bee: Play when you want to make many words and test your creativity.
Final Verdict
- Hardest for Vocabulary: Letter Boxed
- Hardest for Logic: Connections
- Most Addictive: Wordle (streaks keep you coming back)
- Most Creative: Spelling Bee (many word options)
Try all four puzzles. You will see which one makes your brain work the most.
FAQs
1. Are these puzzles free?
Yes. They are free every day on the NYT Games page.
2. Can I play on my phone?
Yes. All four games work on phones and computers.
3. When do they reset?
All puzzles update at midnight Eastern Time each day.
4. Which puzzle helps me learn the most words?
Letter Boxed and Spelling Bee help you learn many new words.
5. Where can I find today’s answers for NYT games?
There are multiple sites out there that provide answer to these puzzles and we can’t mention everyone but one famous for Letter Boxed game is letterboxnyt.com so you can check it out there.
