word game

• Juego o pasatiempo que consiste en formar, buscar o manipular palabras, utilizado a menudo para entretenimiento o con fines educativos.

A game or puzzle involving the formation, discovery, or manipulation of words, often used for entertainment or educational purposes.

1. Puzzle or game with wordsB1formal

   A game or puzzle in which players manipulate letters or words to achieve a goal, such as forming words, solving clues, or guessing phrases.

   juego de palabras

   • Scrabble is a popular word game that tests vocabulary.
   • They spent the evening playing a word game on their phones.
   • Crossword puzzles are a classic type of word game.

2. Verbal trick or manipulationB2informal

   A situation where someone uses clever or ambiguous language to deceive or confuse others.

   Juego de palabras engañoso

   • The politician's speech was just a word game to avoid answering the question.
   • Don't play word games with me; just tell me the truth.
   • His explanation was a clever word game that left everyone confused.