The Times has launched an extensive digital puzzle platform that offers subscribers access to a comprehensive collection of brain-training games and traditional puzzles. The service provides daily entertainment through various categories including crosswords, sudoku puzzles, word games, number logic challenges, board and card games, quizzes, and printable puzzle options.
The platform features multiple crossword varieties designed to challenge puzzle enthusiasts at different skill levels. The Times Concise crossword (Today #10019), Times Cryptic (Today #29405), Times Ponder (Today #15 Airmen), and Times Quick Cryptic (Today #3164) are available daily. Additionally, subscribers can access the exclusive Crossword Club and sign up for a specialized newsletter that delivers the best crossword clues and quiz questions along with insights from the publication's puzzles editor.
Sudoku enthusiasts can enjoy a range of difficulty levels from mild to fiendish challenges. The current offerings include Sudoku Today #16379 (Fiendish), Sudoku Today #16378 (Difficult), Sudoku Today #16377 (Mild), and Killer Sudoku variants with moderate (#10444) and deadly (#10445) difficulty levels. These number-based puzzles provide progressive challenges for both beginners and advanced players.
The word puzzle section encompasses diverse games including Polygon, Wordhunt, Codeword (Today #5703), and Lexica puzzles available in both easy (#8549) and hard (#8550) versions. Subscribers can also access Concise Quintagram (#2430) and Cryptic Quintagram (#2430) for additional word-based entertainment.
For those who prefer logic and number-based challenges, the platform offers Set Square (#4205), Suko (#4604), KenKen (#6695), Brain Trainer (#4934), Cell Blocks (#5586), Kakuro (#4202), and Futoshiki (#5243). These games combine mathematical reasoning with strategic thinking to provide engaging mental exercises.
The service includes convenient features such as access to previous week's puzzles, allowing subscribers to catch up on missed challenges from Monday through Sunday. Printable puzzle options enable users to solve MindGames and Brain Boost puzzles offline at their leisure, making the platform accessible for various preferences and situations.
New subscribers can access this comprehensive puzzle collection starting at just $1 for the first three months, making it an affordable entry point for puzzle enthusiasts. The platform represents The Times' commitment to providing quality digital entertainment that combines traditional puzzle formats with modern accessibility and convenience.
