As word games surge in daily popularity, the NYT Mini Crossword stands out for its approachability and concise design. Offering both challenge and charm, the Mini has become a favored mental break for commuters,

Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it's a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed.

The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle.