The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction

2026-09-07 · 35 min · episode 927 · 14 entities

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Link in episode "The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction": https://swap.fm/l/mbd-note%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0
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Link in episode "The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction": https://hotels.com/morningbrew
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Link in episode "The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction": https://youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0

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Link in episode "The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction": https://swap.fm/l/mbd-note%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0
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Link in episode "The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction": https://swap.fm/l/mbd-note%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0

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mentioned Morningbrew website

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Link in episode "The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction": https://hotels.com/morningbrew
mentioned @MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ website

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Link in episode "The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction": https://youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0
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Link in episode "The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction": https://hotels.com/morningbrew
references @MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ website

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Link in episode "The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction": https://youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0

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Episode description as stored

#927: Neal and Toby chat with New York Times Head of Games Jonathan Knight to talk about the success of Wordle and how it became wildly successful. Also, an inside look into how The New York Times decides which games are worthy of being added to their slate. Then, they talk about the broader puzzle revolution that’s captured a healthy amount of loyal fans – in a time where everything is competing for your attention. The New York Times Games is introducing Bonus Puzzles! Subscribers can play fresh spins on Wordle, the Mini, Connections, and more every week. Learn more here: https://www.nytco.com/press/new-york-times-games-introduces-bonus-puzzles/ Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices