Editing Word game (section)

== Categories ==

=== Letter arrangement games ===
[[File:Scrabble 2015.jpg|thumb|A game of Scrabble in French]]
In a letter arrangement game, the goal is to form words out of given letters. These games generally test vocabulary skills as well as [[lateral thinking]] skills. Some examples of letter arrangement games include ''[[Scrabble]]'', ''[[Upwords]]'', ''[[Bananagrams]]'', and ''[[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]]''.

=== Paper and pencil games ===
[[File:Crossword solving using ballpoint pen.jpg|thumb|A crossword puzzle]]
In a paper and pencil game, players write their own words, often under specific constraints. 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 (word game)|categories]], ''[[Boggle]]'', and [[Word search|word searches]].

=== Semantic games ===
Semantic games focus on the [[semantics]] of words, utilising their meanings and the shared knowledge of players as a mechanic. [[The New York Times Connections|Connections]], ''[[Mad Libs]]'', ''[[Blankety Blank]]'', and ''[[Codenames (board game)|Codenames]]'' are all semantic games.

=== Word formation games ===
Games involving creating words that meet specific conditions, such as [[Wordle]], [[Word ladder|Word Ladder]].