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Unwind by hunting for words on the day’s themed list — they’re hidden horizontally, vertically, diagonally and backward.

We've got some general Wordle tips if you'd like to refresh your word-finding game, or just want to make sure you're thinking along the right sort of lines. And if you need something more specific, ...

From Scrabble to Wordle, word puzzle games are a firm favorite amongst gamers, thanks to their mind-training capabilities and the sense of pure elation when you nail your lexicon mastery. So, to help ...

TODAY’S WORD — ORBICULAR (ORBICULAR: or-BIK-yoo-lur: Spherical; circular.) Average mark 34 words Time limit 55 minutes Can you find 49 or more words in ORBICULAR? The list will be published tomorrow.

Today, Slate is debuting Pears, a brand-new word game to freshen up your puzzle routine. It’s fast. It’s fun. And it’s got a little attitude. The brainchild of Slate’s Dan Kois, built by a team of ...