Crossword answer
TETRIS
6 letters · Used for 10 different clues · 11 appearances · Last seen New York Times, May 19, 2026
Letter pattern
TETRIS
Clues that lead to TETRIS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Classic falling-block game6New York TimesMay 19, 2026
Block blockbuster since the '80s6NewsdayMar 14, 2026
'80s block-dropping blockbuster6NewsdayMar 6, 2026
Video game with falling shapes6NewsdayJan 28, 2026
Block-dropping computer game6Eugene ShefferDec 18, 2025
Series of mental blocks?6New York TimesAug 9, 2025
Onetime geometric game fad6New York TimesJul 2, 2025
Block-dropping video game6Eugene ShefferJan 1, 2025
Puzzle video game with tumbling blocks6Daily ThemedJul 29, 2022
Block-dropping game6Eugene ShefferMar 28, 2022
About TETRIS in crosswords
TETRIS is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 11 times in our database across 10 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Classic falling-block game” in the New York Times crossword on May 19, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
DEPARTGo and tread unwarily around the pierhead
FLIGHTPlane journey
SIRIUS___ Black (Harry Potter) – Dog Star (6)
OILRIGKit for obtaining fossil fuel (3,3)
GETMADSteam
PACIFYMollify
SHOVELSnow-removal tool
BEHEADDecapitate
STAPESSmall strips in small bone (6)
MARACAInstrument associated with beans and salsa?
FASTERQuicker to make a fatheaded bloomer
ODESSABlack Sea port
OXYGENElement in water
HERALDProclaim (6)
Every appearance of TETRIS (11)
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May 19, 2026
Classic falling-block game · New York Times · 4 Down
Mar 14, 2026
Block blockbuster since the '80s · Newsday · Down
Mar 6, 2026
'80s block-dropping blockbuster · Newsday · Down
Jan 28, 2026
Video game with falling shapes · Newsday · Across
Dec 18, 2025
Block-dropping computer game · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Aug 9, 2025
Series of mental blocks? · New York Times · 33 Down
Jul 2, 2025
Onetime geometric game fad · New York Times · 47 Down
Jan 1, 2025
Block-dropping video game · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Down
Jul 29, 2022
Puzzle video game with tumbling blocks · Daily Themed · 36 Down
Mar 28, 2022
Block-dropping game · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Down
Jan 26, 2022
Block-dropping computer game · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Down