NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword Apple

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

Word, Number and Logic Puzzles

Overview

Features & Capabilities

New York Times Games is the essential app for puzzle lovers, delivering word, number and logic challenges daily. Solve Wordle, Crossword, Spelling Bee, and more with puzzles suited for every skill level.

Features include NEW: THE MIDI CROSSWORD and a wide catalog: Wordle, Crossword, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, Connections, Strands, The Mini Crossword, Pips, Tiles, Letter Boxed, and Badges. Track your progress with Stats and Leaderboard, explore the Puzzle Archive with over 10,000 past puzzles, and find Hints to strategize with fellow solvers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Developed by:
The New York Times Company
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyt-games-wordle-crossword/id307569751
Website:
https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/apps

User Reviews

Users praise the app for engaging daily puzzles, a broad puzzle lineup, and social play with family and friends. However, recurring issues include compatibility with older devices/OS, stability problems after updates, slow loading, UI/UX accessibility regressions, and concerns about subscription value. The app delivers strong puzzle experiences but stability and compatibility on older hardware are the main pain points.
Pros
  • Daily puzzles are highly engaging and beneficial for mental activity.
  • Wide variety of NYT puzzle games and modes (Wordle, Crossword, Spelling Bee, Pips, Crossplay) with cross-device play.
  • Strong social features for playing with family and friends and comparing results.
  • Longstanding quality and value for subscribers across years.
Cons
  • Compatibility issues on older devices/OS versions (updates locking out iOS 15 and older iPads) and perceived loss of access for some users.
  • Frequent crashes after updates, leading to instability and frustration.
  • Slow loading and data-heavy payloads that hamper on-the-go use.
  • UI/UX issues and accessibility regressions (unclosable screens, touch/ Dynamic Island interference, incomplete accessibility features).
  • Subscription access/value concerns, including requirement to pay for basic use and worries about losing access on older devices.
Recent reviews
the app keeps asking for a rating - every daily, even if I’ve already rated it so i’m removing a star. stop bothering me!!!
by pa*****, 2026-07-05

So, thanks for mostly reverting to what worked before. However, you still have a GLITCH where when I tap “Turn on Autocheck” on iPad, you demand confirmation. THAT’S WHY I TAPPED “TURN ON AUTOCHECK”!!!! Please fix this!
by KK*****, 2026-07-05
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