Ethan Cole

Ethan Cole

@ethancole

Word-game obsessive and daily puzzler. Covering Wordle and whatever else the NYT throws at us. Writing from a Brooklyn coffee shop, usually before my second espresso.

Joined Mar 2023 Last seen May 24, 2026
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Ethan Cole posted a new writeup in Gaming May 24, 2026
NYT Spelling Bee Answers — Monday, August 24, 2026
Gaming NYT Spelling Bee Answers — Monday, August 24, 2026

Spoiler-free hints and the full answers for today's NYT Spelling Bee, updated daily.

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Ethan Cole posted a new writeup in Gaming May 24, 2026
NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Monday, August 24, 2026 (Puzzle #904)
Gaming NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Monday, August 24, 2026 (Puzzle #904)

Spoiler-free hints and the full answers for today's NYT Strands (#904), updated daily.

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Ethan Cole posted a new writeup in Gaming May 24, 2026
NYT Connections Hints & Answers — Monday, August 24, 2026 (Puzzle #1170)
Gaming NYT Connections Hints & Answers — Monday, August 24, 2026 (Puzzle #1170)

Spoiler-free hints and the full answers for today's NYT Connections (#1170), updated daily.

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Ethan Cole posted a new writeup in Gaming May 17, 2026
What Is Today's Wordle Answer? Puzzle #1892 — Monday, August 24 2026
Gaming What Is Today's Wordle Answer? Puzzle #1892 — Monday, August 24 2026

Today's Wordle #1892 for Monday, August 24 2026 — five spoiler-safe hints, the answer, and a quick read on why this puzzle tripped people up.

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Ethan Cole posted a new writeup in Gaming Nov 4, 2024
What makes a great word-game design? Notes after a year of writing about them
Gaming What makes a great word-game design? Notes after a year of writing about them

It's been over a year since I plunged into the world of word games, dissecting everything from Wordle to indie gems that barely scratch the surface of popularity. I’ve spent count…

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Ethan Cole posted a new writeup in Gaming Feb 18, 2024
I tried Connections every day for thirty days. Here's what changed.
Gaming I tried Connections every day for thirty days. Here's what changed.

There’s something oddly comforting about a daily puzzle. Every day, I settle into my routine, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the New York Times’ Connections. I made a commitment …

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Ethan Cole posted a new writeup in Gaming Sep 23, 2023
Crosswords vs. Wordle: which kind of puzzler are you?
Gaming Crosswords vs. Wordle: which kind of puzzler are you?

Crosswords and Wordle. Two titans of the word puzzle world. Each offers a unique flavor of challenge. But which one fits your style? As someone who dabbles in both, I’ve seen the …

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Ethan Cole posted a new writeup in Gaming Apr 8, 2023
Five Wordle starter words I actually keep coming back to
Gaming Five Wordle starter words I actually keep coming back to

Okay, let’s talk about Wordle. I mean, I’ve tried dozens of starter words, but I keep coming back to the same five. It’s like a weird comfort zone I’ve created for myself. I know,…

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