‘Wordle in 1’ is the NYT’s new puzzle just for subscribers

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The New York Times has prepared some exclusive goodies for its subscribers: a weekly drop of bonus puzzles based on the publication’s popular games. Five to six new puzzles will be released every Wednesday, each featuring “a twist” on games like Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Crossword that are designed to keep puzzleheads playing with fresh yet familiar experiences.

The availability of bonus puzzles may vary each week, but here are some examples you can expect:

  • Wordle in 1: A version of Wordle with five rounds, where each round has a single clue and only one possible word solution. Players need to guess all five words to win the game.
  • Connections 3x3: Like the name suggests, this is Connections, but...

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