Here are 10 other puzzle games you can play now. You can play Connections on any web browser but you need a New York Times subscription (which starts at $1 a week) to play. Strands is another New York Times-owned puzzle but this game resembles a word search more so than Wordle and Connections.

The April 28, 2026 New York Times Wordle puzzle (#1774) had the answer 'QUACK,' notable for its rare starting letter Q. Multiple outlets highlighted how the uncommon opener, combined with its onomatopoeic nature, made it harder for players relying on ...