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NYT Crossplay: Word Games

by The New York Times Company

Puzzle Word Free 2–4 min ★ 4.8 · 179390

Play with friends, compete and connect in Crossplay, the first 2-player word game from NYT Games that blends socializing and strategy.

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TL;DR
NYT Crossplay: Word Games is a puzzle-word game by The New York Times Company. Play with friends, compete and connect in Crossplay, the first 2-player word game from NYT Games that blends socializing and strategy. Latest version 2.18.0 (202

What kind of game this is

Genre
Games, Word, Casual
Core loop
Play with friends, compete and connect in Crossplay, the first 2-player word game from NYT Games that blends socializing and strategy. Play distraction-free and build words with letter tiles.
Typical session
2–4 min
Built for
word-game fans, 35+
Monetization
iapAds
Features
family-safe · multiplayer

What stands out

Play with friends, compete and connect in Crossplay, the first 2-player word game from NYT Games that blends socializing and strategy.

What's new in v2.18.0

Released 2026-06-11 (4d ago)

This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.

Have feedback? Email us. 
nytgames@nytimes.com

About NYT Crossplay: Word Games

Play with friends, compete and connect in Crossplay, the first 2-player word game from NYT Games that blends socializing and strategy. Play distraction-free and build words with letter tiles. Use built-in tools to learn, improve and win, or simply enjoy the challenge of this multiplayer game. App Features: PLAY • Take turns placing letter tiles on a shared word game board. • Build words and rack up points with easy-to-play, focused gameplay. • No in-app ads. Focus on your word game strategy. CONNECT • Easily play word games with friends and family. • Share strategies and friendly banter with in-game chats. • Grab your letter tiles and go word-to-word in this multiplayer game. COMPETE • Start a friendly competition and climb the leaderboard. • Play multiple word games against friends or random opponents simultaneously. • Get matched up with equal opponents. IMPROVE • Get tips from Cross Bot after every 2-player game and computer game. • Spell and sharpen your word game skills against the computer. LEARN • Expand your vocabulary with the word of the day and a built-in dictionary. • Check your game history and review your thewords you made on the game board. STATS • Track your progress and lifetime stats, including wins and losses, average scores, longest words and more. BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES CROSSPLAY APP, you agree to: • The New York Times Privacy Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy • The New York Times Cookie Policy: https://www.nytimes

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FAQ

Is NYT Crossplay: Word Games free?

Yes — free to download. Monetization model: iapAds.

How long is a typical play session?

2–4 min

Does NYT Crossplay: Word Games work offline?

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

When was the last update?

Version 2.18.0 was released on 2026-06-11, 4 day(s) ago.