If you're a fan of Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and other New York Times games and puzzles, a new book may have you excitedly reaching for your thinking cap. "Puzzle Mania," a collection edited by Joel Fagliano, lead puzzle editor at The New York ...

Despite that, or perhaps because of it, The Times only occasionally releases new game offerings—typically one per year. So that makes Monday’s release of Pips, the latest permanent addition to the collection especially significant. It’s not only new ...