The New York Times Games is launching a “Create Your Wordle Puzzle” feature that will allow users to go beyond just playing the popular word game, and instead develop their own one-word challenges. Debuting Thursday,

CNET's Gael Cooper has loads of tips and tricks to tackle each NY Times Wordle puzzle but if you've been playing the game everyday for the past few years, you might be getting tired of it. Luckily, there are other word and puzzles games out there that you can play.

Can’t figure out the November 18, 2025 (#891) edition of NYT Connections? We’re here to help you crack today’s puzzle with ease and add another day to your winning streak. Connections by The New York Times is a popular online puzzle created by editor Wyna Liu.

The answer to Wordle for November 16, 2025 (Puzzle #1611) is WIELD. Hints to help you solve it: The word starts with the letter W. It contains two vowels. There are no repeated letters. It is a verb meaning to hold and use a weapon or tool skillfully.