Alternative to NYT Vertex: Try Nodes
Love NYT Vertex? Nodes is a calming daily vertex game where you connect dots to form triangles and reveal beautiful puzzle drawings. It's perfect with a podcast or audiobook.
Sadly, NYTimes Vertex has been discontinued — but the joy of daily triangle puzzles lives on in Nodes.
Why Choose Nodes Over NYT Vertex?
- Free to play daily without a subscription
- Relaxing gameplay designed for multitasking with podcasts or audiobooks
- Simple rules — connect dots to draw triangles and reveal an image
- More puzzles with daily archives and extras
- Community-based: Join our Reddit for feedback, ideas, and updates
What Is a Vertex Game?
A vertex game is a puzzle where you connect points (vertices) to form shapes, usually triangles. The NYT Vertex puzzle — also known as the nytimes vertex — helped popularize this format, and Nodes continues it in a fun, accessible way.