If you’re a fan of word games, Shuffalo’s premise is straightforward and undeniably fun: create progressively longer words as new letters appear. Published on January 24, 2026, this puzzle invites readers to sharpen their thinking, one letter at a time.

The New Yorker’s latest Shuffalo puzzle invites wordsmiths to test their vocabulary on December 10, 2025. With each new letter, participants aim for longer words, making it a lively, evolving linguistic challenge.