Word games make learning new words like "respawn" more fun and effective...

https://judahsnewperspective.capitaljays.com/posts/word-games-for-intermediate-english-learners-boost-your-vocabulary-with-active-recall

Word games make learning new words like "respawn" more fun and effective because they use active recall. When you guess or spell a word during a game, your brain practices pulling it out of memory, not just recognizing it. This helps words stick longer