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So you think you’re a whiz kid? Test your genius skills with these fun (and challenging) brain games. Your mind will thank you.

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15 Difficult Word Puzzles to Challenge Your Mind

If you’re ready to put your mind to the test, nothing beats difficult word puzzles

Find the Hidden Objects in These Pictures

Challenge yourself with these optical brainteasers. If you're feeling super sharp, up the ante: 45 seconds for each puzzle. Game...



Only Geniuses Can Solve This Viral Math Equation—Can You?

Spoiler alert: It's not as hard as it looks!


10 Sudoku Tips for Beginners, According to Experts

With the right Sudoku tips, tricks and strategies, you can ace the puzzle every time! Here's your chance to become...

How to Play the Latest New York Times Game Connections

Test your brain power with this addictive new game from the New York Times—and find out the best strategies for...


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33 Math Puzzles (with Answers) to Test Your Smarts

Who says math can't be fun?! Try these math puzzles for a delightful challenge.

12 Logic Puzzles That Only Smarty Pants Can Solve

It might not seem like there's enough information to solve these logic puzzles—but that's part of the fun!


60 of the Best Riddles for Kids: Can You Solve Them?

Riddles for kids may seem easy, but you'll have to be sharp to solve them. Put on your thinking cap...


Can You Solve the Classic “Green Glass Door” Riddle?

What can enter through the green glass door? Grab some friends and challenge them with this classic riddle.


The “Legs on the Floor” Riddle: Can You Solve It?

Don’t get tripped up by the viral "legs on the floor" riddle

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UNO Confirms You’ve Been Playing the Game Wrong Your Entire Life

If you're familiar with UNO, you know how widely contested the rules are.


Can You Solve the Viral “Penny Has 5 Children” Riddle?

"Penny has five children" is a riddle about a lady and her penchant for giving her kids some rather unusual...


Can You Solve the “I Met a Man on the London Bridge” Riddle?

London Bridge isn't falling down—it's taking center stage in this viral riddle. Can you solve the "I met a man on...


Can You Pass the World’s Shortest IQ Test?

Questions from the world’s shortest IQ test even stumped students at Yale and Harvard!


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How Many Triangles Do You See in This Puzzle?

Exactly how many triangles can you count in this fun triangle puzzle?

7 Math Riddles Only the Smartest Can Get Right

You might want to break out a calculator, because it takes a genius to solve these tricky math riddles


How to Win Connect 4 Every Time, According to the Computer Scientist Who Solved It

Ready to discover new expert-approved Connect 4 strategies? Learn how to win Connect 4 and conquer your opponent every time.


How Many Numbers Are on a Clock? Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

If you've got the time, we've got the riddle. And it's time for a riddle about time: How many numbers...


The Best Horror Board Games for Halloween

Stock up on the best horror board games for a fun and frightening game night!


There’s Now a Wordle Board Game to Break Out at Your Next Family Night

Turn off the touchscreen with the physical Wordle board game. Happy guessing!


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Words With “Cent”

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Proper Names

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.


Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Fact vs. Fiction

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power


Can You Ace This U.S. State Capitals Quiz?

We'll go easy on you—only 20 questions. See how you do!

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Scrabble Has Added 500 New Words—Find Out What You Can Now Play

Merriam-Webster has updated its official Scrabble dictionary with playable words like vax, guac, welp, vibing and others


27 Dark Riddles That Challenge Your Morbid Curiosity

Take a stab at these dark riddles that are to die for!


Brain Games, Puzzles and Quizzes

From brain-busting riddles to fun quizzes, this selection of fun brain games, quizzes and puzzles will keep you entertained for...


How to Use WordleBot to Master Wordle

The New York Times WordleBot will take your Wordle game to the next level. We explain the tool's new upgrades.


45 Easter Riddles That Will Have You Hunting for Answers

Hop right on up and get your fill of these super fun Easter riddles!


26 Free Printable Word Search Puzzles to Test Your Skills

Download these free printable word search puzzles (and answers!) for hours of word-hunting fun. It's the perfect exercise for your...