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Word games and the joy of playing every day, with Lex Friedman

Word games and the joy of playing every day, with Lex Friedman

Update: 2025-02-061
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1054. Ever wonder what goes into designing daily word games? Lex Friedman, creator of Lex.games, shares his journey from puzzle lover to puzzle maker, how he keeps his games fresh, and why some puzzles stump even the best players. Plus, we talk typos, accessibility, and the psychology of great wordplay. If you enjoy Wordle, crosswords, or Connections-style puzzles, this episode is for you!

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Uh . . . Lex Freidman ?

Feb 7th
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Word games and the joy of playing every day, with Lex Friedman

Word games and the joy of playing every day, with Lex Friedman

Lex Friedman, Mignon Fogarty