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NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

by The New York Times Company

Match3 Free 3–5 min ★ 4.8 · 288104

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.

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TL;DR
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is a match3 game by The New York Times Company. 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.

What kind of game this is

Genre
Games, Entertainment, Word, Puzzle
Core loop
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.
Typical session
3–5 min
Built for
casual players, 25–55, prefer relaxing single-player loops
Monetization
iapAds

What's new in v6.29.1

Released 2026-06-12 (4d ago)

This version contains improvements to keep you solving smoothly!                                                                               

Have feedback? Email us. nytgames@nytimes.com

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 Cro

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FAQ

Is NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword free?

Yes — free to download. Monetization model: iapAds.

How long is a typical play session?

3–5 min

Does NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword work offline?

Apple's listing does not explicitly mention offline support; an internet connection may be required.

When was the last update?

Version 6.29.1 was released on 2026-06-12, 4 day(s) ago.