NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
The New York Times Company
Installs
10,000,000+
Category
Content Rating
Everyone
Developer
The New York Times Company
Version
6.42.0
Updated
Sep 14, 2026
Requires
Android 10
Price
Free
Size (iOS)
140.4 MB
Privacy Policy
help.nytimes.com/hc/en-us/articles/10940941449492-The-New-York-Times-Company-Privacy-Policy-
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NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is a word game developed by The New York Times Company for Android and iPhone & iPad. It has been installed more than 10,000,000+ times on Google Play and holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 293.3K players.
Play fun word puzzles and number games to sharpen your mind.
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is free to download and offers in-app purchases. The latest version 6.42.0 was released on Sep 14, 2026. Content rating: Everyone.
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About NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
New York Times Games is the essential app for anyone who loves word, logic and number games. Guess the Wordle, solve the Crossword or build words in Spelling Bee. Free to download, the app offers new puzzles daily for every skill level.
App Features and Games:
NEW: THE MIDI CROSSWORD
- Crush this clever midsize word puzzle.
- Just-right size between the Mini and the Crossword.
- Enjoy approachable clues, special puzzles and a path to daily wins.
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.
- 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.
- Organize 16 terms into four categories using word associations and strategy in this brain teaser
- 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.
- How many words can you find?
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.
PIPS
- Find the right spot for each domino.
- Leverage logic and arrange dominoes in this brain teaser.
- Play three puzzles daily: Easy, medium and hard.
TILES
- Unwind with a pattern-matching game.
- The key is to match elements consecutively.
- Can you keep your chain going?
LETTER BOXED
- Build words using letters around the square.
- Test your word-making skills with daily puzzles.
- Connect characters and see how many words you can create.
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.
What's New
This version contains bonus puzzles. Try twists on our games, including Wordle in 1, Connections 3x3, Colorful Strands and more. New puzzles drop every Wednesday. Have feedback? Email us at nytgames@nytimes.com
How to download NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?
- Tap the Google Play button (Android) or the App Store button (iPhone / iPad) in the download section.
- The official store page of NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword opens in a new tab.
- Tap Install or Get and wait until the download finishes.
- Open NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword from your home screen and start playing.
FAQ
Is NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword free to play?
Yes, NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is free to download, with optional in-app purchases.
Is NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword available for iPhone?
Yes, NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is available on the Apple App Store and needs iOS 18.0 or later.
Which Android version does NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword need?
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword requires Android 10.
Is it safe to download NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword?
Yes. ER Games does not host any files — the download buttons open the official Google Play and App Store pages.
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