Wardle shared his best tip to playing the puzzle in an interview with Newsweek in 2022. "I would encourage people to experiment with different ideas and to find their own [starting] words, rather than just sticking to the same proven tactics over and over again," he told readers at the time.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the bottom half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Sunday, March 16, 2025, is FORMULAONE.

In January 2022, Wardle sold Wordle to The New York Times for an undisclosed seven-figure sum, though the game remained free to play. The trick to conquering the game is to guess the daily five-letter word in six attempts before the answer will be revealed on your screen.