word game

• Jogo ou passatempo que envolve a formação, a busca ou a manipulação de palavras, geralmente com fins de entretenimento ou 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.

   Jogo de palavras

   • 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.

   Jogo de palavras

   • 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.