AI CrosswordDaily Word Games
Every free daily word game worth playing, in one place. Bookmark this page and never run out of puzzles.
| Game | Time | Schedule | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ~5 min | Daily | Free |
| NYT Mini Crossword | 1-3 min | Daily | Subscription |
| AI Crossword MakerAny topic | 2-5 min | On demand | Free, 3/day |
| NYT Connections | 5-10 min | Daily | Free |
| NYT Strands | 5-15 min | Daily | Free |
| NYT Spelling Bee | 10-30 min | Daily | Partial |
| Quordle | 5-10 min | Daily | Free |
| USA Today Crossword | 10-20 min | Daily | Free |
| Washington Post Crossword | 10-20 min | Daily | Free |
| Knotwords | 5-10 min | Daily + monthly | Paid |
| Typeshift | 3-5 min | Daily | Free |
1. Wordle
Letter guessing · ~5 min · Free
Guess a 5-letter word in 6 tries. The one that started the daily word game craze.
2. NYT Mini Crossword
Crossword · 1-3 min · Subscription
A 5x5 crossword. Quick, satisfying, and the most popular mini crossword in the world. Moved behind the NYT Games paywall in August 2025.
3. AI Crossword MakerOur pick
Crossword · 2-5 min · Free, 3/day
Generate crossword puzzles on any topic, whenever you want one.
4. NYT Connections
Word grouping · 5-10 min · Free
Sort 16 words into 4 hidden categories. Harder than it looks.
5. NYT Strands
Word search · 5-15 min · Free
Find themed words in a grid. Every letter gets used.
6. NYT Spelling Bee
Spelling · 10-30 min · Partial
Make words from 7 letters. Chase the "Genius" rank.
Done with today's puzzle?
AI Crossword Maker lets you pick the topic. 3 free puzzles a day, no account.
Download on theApp Store(opens in new tab)7. Quordle
Wordle x4 · 5-10 min · Free
Four simultaneous Wordles. Hosted by Merriam-Webster.
8. USA Today Crossword
Crossword · 10-20 min · Free
Full-size daily crossword. Lighter difficulty than the NYT. Free in browser.
9. Washington Post Crossword
Crossword · 10-20 min · Free
Strong daily crossword. Free, no subscription, browser-based.
10. Knotwords
Crossword hybrid · 5-10 min · Paid
Crossword meets sudoku. Fill grids using letter-group constraints.
11. Typeshift
Word sliding · 3-5 min · Free
Slide letter columns to form words. Fresh mechanics, daily puzzles.
Free download
The only word game with unlimited topics
Every other game picks the puzzle for you. AI Crossword Maker lets you pick the topic. Free on iPhone.
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