Anna Scretching-Cole helps students blend and decode words with short a, n, d, p, & c. Anna Scretching-Cole helps students blend and decode words with short a, n, d, p, & c.

Earlier this summer, the curriculum and assessment company Amplify reported that 70% of kindergartners and first graders were ...

Word puzzle enthusiasts looking for a fresh challenge beyond Wordle and Connections are flocking to NYT Strands, a grid-based ...

A brain-computer interface has gotten better than ever before at translating thoughts from people with speech difficulties. Researchers are also thinking through how to protect users’ privacy ...

More than two years after its launch, Wordle continues to command attention. Communities of players still discuss strategies, share victories, and, at times, vent frustrations over tricky words. Its ...

A new brain-computer interface can decode a person's inner monologue. That could help paralyzed people communicate, but also suggests scientists are one step closer to reading a person's thoughts.

The lasting appeal of NYT Wordle comes from its simple design and built-in social element. With only six attempts allowed, ...

Connections, a word-association puzzle introduced by The New York Times following the success of Wordle, challenges players ...

Brain-implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also decode words they imagine, but don't intend to share.