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Games are a form of interactive entertainment that can be enjoyed solo or with others, ranging from card and tabletop games to video and mobile games. Video games, often played on consoles, PCs, or smartphones, can be large commercial products or small indie projects, and single-player games typically tell stories that can last from a few hours to over 100 hours. Multiplayer games, popular for both casual and professional play, can be cooperative or competitive and are sometimes broadcast online or on TV. Mashable has a wide variety of daily games you can play for free!

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Games

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Hurdle hints and answers for February 17, 2026
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Connections game on a smartphone NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 18, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 17, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone. NYT Strands hints, answers for February 17, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 17, 2026
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Reviews

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News

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NYT Strands hints, answers for February 16, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone
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A phone with the Pips logo.
NYT Pips hints, answers for February 16, 2026
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'
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Close-up view of crossword puzzle.
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 16, 2026
Hurdle game on a smartphone Hurdle hints and answers for February 16, 2026
A phone with the Pips logo.
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Hurdle game on a smartphone Hurdle hints and answers for February 15, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone
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A game being played on a smartphone.
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 15, 2026

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A game being played on a smartphone.
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A phone with the Pips logo.
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