Word sequence puzzles constitute fascinating (and fun) experiments in associative thinking—that is, experiments in how we make semantic, conceptual, or formal connections among the words in a set.

Only Connect fans on Reddit were left stumped by a tricky sequence puzzle inspired by the BBC quiz show - but it turns out ...

“It’s a really fun cinematic sequence,” Ducsay says fondly. “Most people like puzzles, and it’s a really elaborate puzzle. But at the same time, you learn so much about these characters that we’re ...

Mathematics brain teasers have long captivated people who enjoy testing their logic and problem-solving skills. Beyond being fun pastimes, they act as stimulating exercises that keep the mind alert ...

Dr. Emma Chen, a renowned mathematician, has set the international math community abuzz with her latest numerical sequence puzzle. This challenging brain teaser has stumped even the most brilliant ...

Here’s a classic brainteaser that I don’t like. What’s the next number in this sequence: 1, 11, 21, 1211, 111221, …? The answer is 312211, because each number describes the digits in the number that ...