This simple word soothes kids, teaches self-control, and builds patience—but many posttraumatic parents avoid it. Here’s how to use it skillfully.

One player picks a random five-letter word, and the others try to guess it. There will also be multiple play options, including classic, fast, timed, or teams, Hasbro and New York Times Games said.

On Sunday, word game fans worldwide were greeted with puzzle number 1,527 of Wordle, the online sensation that, more than three years since its debut, remains a staple of daily routines.

The company is developing new fun based on Wordle, the obsessively popular digital word-guessing game.