PUZZLE

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Get ready for spooky season with this Halloween-themed brainteaser.

Test your observational skills and find the key in this hidden image puzzle.

If you want to raise your crossword game to the next level, grab a pencil (not a pen!) and follow these tips for success.

Now’s your chance to create your own NYT crossword puzzle.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

There are two matching license plates in this puzzle—can you spot them in 60 seconds or less?

One in five people give up before solving the puzzle.

There are three red flags and two beige flags hidden in this chaotic packing scene. See how long it takes you to spot them all.

Clichés may be annoying in everyday life. But within the scope of this clever illustration, you'll be excited to find them.

The year 1974 gave us Post-It Notes, the Rubik's Cube, Bailey's Irish Cream, and more.

‘Codebreaking: A Practical Guide’ can teach a beginner how to break into codebreaking (and an expert how to up their game).

Here are scores of words ending in ‘T’ that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Here are dozens of words ending in ‘O’ that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Here are scores of words that start with ‘S’ that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Here are scores of words ending in ‘E’ that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Can you find the surprise Valentine’s Day gift in under 2 minutes?

Whether or not your workspace looks like this brainteaser, looking for the book hidden among the office supplies is good practice.

The record for solving the puzzle is 30 seconds. Can you beat that time?

How well do you know your Christmas vocabulary?

As you wait for Christmas to arrive, this cheery brainteaser will get you in the holiday spirit.

There are seven differences separating these messy scenes—see if you can spot them all in under a minute.

One of the spooky faces in this Halloween brainteaser is not like the others.