A hobby may start with yarn, skis, puzzles, or binoculars, but it can become much more than a way to pass the time. Research ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...

These tricky brain teasers will sharpen your mind and put your problem-solving skills to the test. See how many you can figure out—without cheating! Tricky brain teasers to test your smarts We all ...

The New York Times is expanding its Games section with weekly bonus puzzles. These include twists on Connections, Wordle, Strands and crosswords.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When looking for something to do to occupy your mind at home, why not try some online puzzles? We love an old fashioned jigsaw, ...

There’s nothing like a good old jigsaw puzzle to pass the time. But with so many options out there, you might not know what puzzles to try, whether you’re a beginner or a vet looking for a real ...

When a vogue for crosswords first swept the nation, in the nineteen-twenties, certain pundits saw cause for alarm. Headlines in the Times blamed the new pastime for everything from eyestrain to ...

Puzzles, brain-training games and hobbies have long been said to stave off cognitive decline. But while some research has ...

Which jigsaw puzzle is best? Jigsaw puzzles are not only great fun but also an excellent way to improve your memory, ...

Puzzles — they’re often thought of as something for little kids and older adults. Brain games can keep a child occupied so their caretakers can shower with the door closed, and they can keep an older ...

The New York Times looks for intelligent, literate, entertaining and well-crafted crosswords that appeal to the broad range of Times solvers. Submissions are open. A New York Times crossword will be a ...