The first game I always start with is Wordle, New York Times' web-based word game that's taken the world by storm. I also love playing Strands and Connections so yes, I'm a word game connoisseur. A month or so ago, my partner introduced me to a letter-swapping game called Waffle, a free web-based game which feels like the lovechild of Wordle and a crossword puzzle — and I am obsessed. Waffle also feels more high-stakes compared to Wordle — to me, Waffle requires more brainpower compared to Wordle. I feel like the man in the "distracted boyfriend" meme, looking at Waffle while Wordle looks at me in disbelief.

Source: New York Times January 23, 2026 07:28 UTC