Word game

Small children may enjoy playing games such as Hangman, while naturally developing important language skills like spelling.

Researchers have found that adults who regularly solved crossword puzzles, which require familiarity with a larger vocabulary, had better brain function later in life.

For example, a crossword requires players to use clues to fill out a grid, with words intersecting at specific letters.

Other examples of paper and pencil games include hangman, categories, Boggle, and word searches.

Word games have also been launched on the Internet and featured in major publications, such as The New York Times Spelling Bee, Connections, and Wordle.