The New York Times is well known for their games such as Wordle, where you try to guess the daily word in six tries and many other games that have grown insanely popular over the years. Photo courtesy of Techradar.com. 

  The New York Times is a well-known news outlet with their own newspaper, live news, and 

most importantly their own games for people to enjoy. These games were first put in newspapers in the 1940s and were enjoyed by their readers. But now in 2026, people have the luxury of playing their daily online version—especially in class. With all the game bans at San Luis Obispo High School, students now run to New York Times for their entertainment.

  Many games students enjoy playing are Wordle, Connections, Strands, Pips, Sudoku, Spelling Bee, Etc. These games have the ability of creating academically enriched games while making them enjoyable to the public eye. 

  “I like The New York Times Games because they are really creative. I personally like Strands and that game helps me expand my vocabulary and language skills everyday,” said sophomore Shadrach Weddige. 

  Teachers have also enjoyed these games including playing these games with their students before class starts and during free time in class. Some teachers aren’t as cool with it so make sure you pay attention in class before playing your favorite games. 

  “I got in trouble playing New York Times Games in class once by one of the teachers, it wasn’t bad she just asked me to close my chromebook and pay attention to the lesson,” said sophomore Isaiah Shaw.

  Students enjoy that these games are daily and provide a challenge for them, most games that students play are brushed aside as time-wasting and academically regressing. That wouldn’t be the case for New York Times Games, these games have you use your thinking and knowledge skills to figure out the answer such as being able to form new words in english language with hints, to connect words into groups by using your analysis skills, or to make numbers fit in a puzzle with little clues by observing placement strategies.

  “I think New York Times Games are educational; it can help you learn new words, challenge your brain to think harder and it wakes my brain up in the morning for school,” said sophomore Caleb Cortez. 

  Unfortunately, the school has blocked a numerous amount of games and websites on our school computers but we currently still have access to New York Times, so if you’re not doing anything in class and you’re bored out of your mind, turn to New York Times Games and use your thinking skills to pass the time. 

Source: www.nytimes