NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

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NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword: The Gold Standard of Daily Puzzles

Join millions of solvers and sharpen your mind with world-class puzzles designed for the curious. From the morning ritual of Wordle to the legendary Crossword, turn your daily break into your most productive habit.

Publisher

The New York Times Company

Category

Games

Downloads

28M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

357K+

Locales

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Discover the interface used by 28M+ users.

A mobile phone screen displaying the New York Times crossword puzzle gameplay

A mobile phone screen displaying the New York Times crossword puzzle gameplay

NYT Games Wordle interface showing a daily word puzzle being solved on a mobile phone

NYT Games Wordle interface showing a daily word puzzle being solved on a mobile phone

The Sudoku game screen in the NYT Games app showing difficulty options and a puzzle grid

The Sudoku game screen in the NYT Games app showing difficulty options and a puzzle grid

Spelling Bee word puzzle game interface in the NYT Games mobile app

Spelling Bee word puzzle game interface in the NYT Games mobile app

NYT Games Pips logic puzzle gameplay on a smartphone

NYT Games Pips logic puzzle gameplay on a smartphone

A screenshot of the Connections game within the NYT Games app showing words grouped by common themes.

A screenshot of the Connections game within the NYT Games app showing words grouped by common themes.

Interface of the NYT Games app showing a feature to create and share custom Wordle puzzles with the word COZY in green tiles.

Interface of the NYT Games app showing a feature to create and share custom Wordle puzzles with the word COZY in green tiles.

Mobile screen showing the New York Times crossword puzzle archive calendar view

Mobile screen showing the New York Times crossword puzzle archive calendar view

A mobile screen from the NYT Games app displaying a Wordle achievement badge for solving a puzzle in two guesses.

A mobile screen from the NYT Games app displaying a Wordle achievement badge for solving a puzzle in two guesses.

A mobile screenshot of the Wordle Bot analysis page in the NYT Games app showing performance statistics for a word puzzle.

A mobile screenshot of the Wordle Bot analysis page in the NYT Games app showing performance statistics for a word puzzle.

Elevate Your Daily Routine

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 28M+ users.

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Productive Mental Workouts

Swap mindless scrolling for expertly crafted puzzles that keep your mind sharp and your vocabulary growing every day.

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Track Your Mastery

Earn badges and maintain streaks to visualize your progress. Compare scores on the Leaderboard to see how you stack up against friends.

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The Perfect Micro-Break

Whether you have thirty seconds for The Mini or thirty minutes for The Crossword, find a challenge that fits your busy schedule perfectly.

About the app

Everything you need to know about NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword.

Description

New York Times Games is the essential app for anyone who loves word, logic and number games. Free to download, the app offers new puzzles daily for every skill level. App Features and Games: NEW: PIPS - Find the right spot for each domino. - Play three puzzles daily: Easy, medium and hard. THE CROSSWORD - The classic daily New York Times puzzle you love. - Crack clues and fill the grid with answers. - Crosswords increase in difficulty throughout the week. WORDLE - The official Wordle, a word-guessing game created by Josh Wardle. - Can you guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries or less? - Analyze your guesses and improve your skills with Wordle Bot. CONNECTIONS - Group words that share a common thread. - Train your brain and organize 16 terms into four categories using word associations and strategy. - Analyze your guesses and see how you stack up with Connections Bot. SPELLING BEE - Is spelling your strong suit? - See how many words you can create with 7 letters. - Build more words to earn more points. SUDOKU - Looking for a numbers game, minus the math? - Fill each 3x3 set of boxes with numbers 1 to 9. - Play a new puzzle every day in easy, medium or hard mode. STRANDS - Try this classic word search, with a twist. - Find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme. THE MINI CROSSWORD - All the fun of the Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds. - A spin on our original word game, with simpler clues. - Puzzles don’t increase in difficulty throughout the week. TILES - Unwind with a pattern-matching game. - The key is to match elements consecutively. - Can you keep your chain going? LETTER BOXED - Create words using letters around the square. - Test your word-making skills with daily puzzles. BADGES - Earn badges for Spelling Bee, Wordle and Connections. - Celebrate your streaks and wins. STATS - Looking for your longest solving streak? - Wondering how many puzzles you’ve solved? - Track your progress with stats for the Crossword, Spelling Bee, Wordle, Connections and Strands. - Plus, monitor your average solve times. LEADERBOARD - Add friends and follow daily scores across Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and the Mini. - Plus, explore your score history to see how your word game scores stack up over time. PUZZLE ARCHIVE - Subscribers can solve over 10,000 past puzzles from New York Times Games. - Explore puzzle archives for Wordle, Connections, Strands, Spelling Bee, the Crossword and the Mini. HINTS - Find tips and strategize with fellow solvers in the forums. Just tap the light bulb while playing. - Available for Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and Strands. BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES GAMES APP, you agree to: • The New York Times Privacy Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy • The New York Times Cookie Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/cookie-policy • The New York Times California Privacy Notices: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice • The New York Times Terms of Service: https://www.nytimes.com/content/help/rights/terms/terms-of-service.html • Apple Terms of Sale: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

Latest Version

6.8.0

Size

91.1 MB

First Released

Mar 27, 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

What is NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is an essential app from The New York Times for word, logic, and number games. It offers new puzzles daily for every skill level.

Is the NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword app free to download?

Yes, the NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword app is free to download. It offers new puzzles daily for various skill levels.

What games are included in the NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword app?

The NYT Games app includes Wordle, The Crossword, Connections, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, Strands, Pips, The Mini Crossword, Tiles, and Letter Boxed.

How do you play Pips in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

In the Pips game within NYT Games, players find the correct spot for each domino. The app offers three puzzles daily: easy, medium, and hard.

Does NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword include The Crossword?

Yes, NYT Games includes the classic daily New York Times Crossword. Players crack clues and fill the grid. Crosswords increase in difficulty throughout the week.

Is the official Wordle game available in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

Yes, the official Wordle game, created by Josh Wardle, is available in NYT Games. Players guess a 5-letter word in six tries or less and can use Wordle Bot for analysis.

How do you play Connections in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

In NYT Games, Connections players group 16 words into four categories based on common threads. Connections Bot helps analyze guesses and improve strategy.

What is Spelling Bee in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

Spelling Bee in NYT Games challenges players to create words using seven provided letters. Building more words earns more points, testing spelling skills.

Does NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword offer different difficulty levels for Sudoku?

Yes, NYT Games offers new Sudoku puzzles every day in easy, medium, or hard mode. Players fill each 3x3 set of boxes with numbers 1 to 9.

What is the Strands game in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

Strands in NYT Games is a word search game with a twist. Players find hidden words to uncover the day’s theme, offering a classic yet unique puzzle experience.

How is The Mini Crossword different in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

The Mini Crossword in NYT Games offers a quicker puzzle experience with simpler clues than the classic Crossword. Puzzles do not increase in difficulty throughout the week.

How do you play Tiles in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

Tiles in NYT Games is a pattern-matching game where players match elements consecutively. The goal is to keep the chain going, providing a relaxing challenge.

What is the Letter Boxed game in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

Letter Boxed in NYT Games requires players to create words using letters around a square. Daily puzzles test and improve word-making skills.

Can users earn badges in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

Yes, users earn badges in NYT Games for Spelling Bee, Wordle, and Connections. These badges celebrate streaks and wins within the app.

Does NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword track user statistics?

Yes, NYT Games tracks progress with stats for Crossword, Spelling Bee, Wordle, Connections, and Strands. Users monitor solve streaks, puzzles solved, and average solve times.

Can users connect with friends in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

Yes, users can add friends and follow daily scores on the leaderboard in NYT Games for Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and the Mini. It also shows score history.

Do NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword subscribers get access to a puzzle archive?

Yes, NYT Games subscribers access over 10,000 past puzzles. The archive includes Wordle, Connections, Strands, Spelling Bee, the Crossword, and the Mini.

Does NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword provide hints for puzzles?

Yes, NYT Games provides hints for Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and Strands. Users tap the light bulb icon to find tips and strategize in forums.

Where can I find the Privacy Policy for NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?

The New York Times Privacy Policy for NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is available at https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy. Users agree to this upon downloading the app.

Does NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword offer tools to analyze gameplay?

Yes, NYT Games offers Wordle Bot and Connections Bot. These tools analyze player guesses and strategies to help improve skills in both games.

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