# NYT Games App Adds Weekly Bonus Puzzles Including Wordle in 1

The New York Times Games app launches weekly bonus puzzles like Wordle in 1 and Connections 3x3.

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The New York Times Games app is launching a new weekly feature called 'Bonus Puzzles' that includes multiple mini-games. [^1]

The New York Times has prepared subscriber-exclusive bonus puzzles based on its popular games, releasing five to six new puzzles every Wednesday. [^2]

An example of a bonus puzzle is 'Wordle in 1', a version of Wordle with five rounds, where each round has a single clue and only one possible word solution. [^3]

Each bonus puzzle features a twist on one of the New York Times games such as Wordle, Strands, Connections, or Crossword. [^4]

Jonathan Knight, Head of Games at the New York Times, explained the reasons for adding these new bonus puzzles. [^5]

The new 'Bonus Puzzles' feature will include a version of Wordle called 'Wordle in 1'. [^6]

The update introduces a new game mode called 'Connections 3x3'. [^7]

The availability of bonus puzzles may vary each week. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The New York Times Games app is launching a new weekly feature called 'Bonus Puzzles' that includes multiple mini-games. (forbes.com, News)
2. The New York Times has prepared subscriber-exclusive bonus puzzles based on its popular games, releasing five to six new puzzles every Wednesday. (theverge.com, News)
3. An example of a bonus puzzle is 'Wordle in 1', a version of Wordle with five rounds, where each round has a single clue and only one possible word solution. (theverge.com, News)
4. Each bonus puzzle features a twist on one of the New York Times games such as Wordle, Strands, Connections, or Crossword. (theverge.com, News)
5. Jonathan Knight, Head of Games at the New York Times, explained the reasons for adding these new bonus puzzles. (forbes.com, News)
6. The new 'Bonus Puzzles' feature will include a version of Wordle called 'Wordle in 1'. (forbes.com, News)
7. The update introduces a new game mode called 'Connections 3x3'. (forbes.com, News)
8. The availability of bonus puzzles may vary each week. (theverge.com, News)

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