Ethan Cole

Gaming NYT Spelling Bee Answers — Thursday, September 17, 2026

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

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Gaming NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Thursday, September 17, 2026 (Puzzle #928)

Spoiler-free hints and the full answers for today's NYT Strands (#928), updated daily.

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Gaming NYT Connections Hints & Answers — Thursday, September 17, 2026 (Puzzle #1194)

Spoiler-free hints and the full answers for today's NYT Connections (#1194), updated daily.

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Gaming What Is Today's Wordle Answer? Puzzle #1916 — Thursday, September 17 2026

Today's Wordle #1916 for Thursday, September 17 2026 — five spoiler-safe hints, the answer, and a quick read on why this puzzle tripped people up.

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Entertainment 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 popularit…

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Entertainment 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…

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Entertainment 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 b…

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Entertainment 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 …

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