Wordle is released at midnight in your time zone. In order to accommodate all time zones, there will be two Wordle Reviews live every day, dated based on Eastern Standard Time. If you find yourself on the wrong review, check the number of your puzzle and go to this page to find the corresponding review.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

To mark World Emoji Day (yes, that’s a real thing, celebrated annually on July 17), Apple has launched Emoji Game, a new daily word puzzle exclusive to Apple News+ subscribers. The puzzle challenges users to solve short phrases by dragging and dropping emojis into the correct blanks — essentially turning everyday emoji into mini riddles.

Today’s Wordle is a fiery challenge. Think heat, no repeating letters, and just one vowel. Need a gentle nudge? You are in the right place.

Wordle, Connections, and Strands are all free, quick games from the New York Times. Here's how they compare in time required, skills needed, and frustration factor. (Also: Where to find hints!)

Key Takeaways Use strategic starter words that maximize vowel and consonant coverage.Eliminate improbable letters early to narrow the solution space quickly.App