The NYT 's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

The NYT Mini Crossword offers a compact take on the classic New York Times Crossword, featuring a smaller grid and brief clues that deliver a quick mental challenge while preserving the publication’s ...

The theme is baseball pitching feats.