# NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

> Word, Number and Logic Puzzles

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id307569751](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id307569751)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id307569751`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The New York Times Company
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (293,112 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.40.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2009-03-27
- **Size:** 128 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyt-games-wordle-crossword/id307569751)
- **Website:** [https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/apps](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/apps)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.nytimes.com/content/help/itunes/privacy-policy.html](http://www.nytimes.com/content/help/itunes/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #1,429 — Overall
- #1 — Essential Word Games
- #1 — Essential Puzzle Games
- #1 — Classic Word Games
- #2 — connection
- #32 — refresh

## Review summary

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.

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