Slate Pears Game 300 Released
Slate has released Pears Game 300, the daily word puzzle game that appears at noon each day. The game has been running for nearly a year, with the previous game featuring the longest word STALWARTS. Slate Plus members now have access to the complete archive of 300 games.
Slate released Pears Game 300 on June 10, 2026, continuing its daily word puzzle series that launches at noon. The longest word in the previous game (Game 299) was STALWARTS, a term the publication used to describe both the game's suggester, Louis Cassorla, and the broader community of players who have engaged with the game over its nearly year-long run. Slate Plus subscribers now have access to the complete Pears archive, allowing them to play all 300 games at any time. Recent word additions to the game include METATARSALS and WASABI. Players can submit word suggestions to pears@slate.com.
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Slate Pears Game 300: Jun. 10, 2026
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