NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

Name: NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
Rating: 4.8 (293112 reviews)
Author: The New York Times Company

By: The New York Times Company App

Word, Number and Logic Puzzles

Overview

Version:

6.40.0

Last updated: 2026-08-31

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

App Games Entertainment

By:

The New York Times Company

Rating:

4.80

(293,112) 157 new ratings

Version:

6.40.0 Last updated: 2026-08-31

Version code:

890465366

Creation date:

2009-03-27

Compatible devices:

Size:

128.38MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-05

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Ranking

# 1,429 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#1 in Essential Word Games

#1 in Essential Puzzle Games

#1 in Classic Word Games

#2 in connection keyword 25

#32 in refresh keyword 72

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Other platforms

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword (v6.40.2)

11,442,078 4.77

(142,330)

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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

I love the games and play most of them daily but lately, when I finish the crossword and click on the X to close it, nothing happens. The only thing I can do is share my results or play Spelling Bee (one I’ll play later when I’ve finished my favorites). I’m hoping the next update fixes this.

by mc*****, 2026-09-01

I played the NYT game app on my iPad for years. I now am locked out because NYT requires the latest apple OS be loaded on my iPad. My iPad will not support the latest OS. What is so special about a crossword puzzle that it needs the latest OS to run?