NYT Crossplay: Word Games

The New York Times Company · Games

4.9 214.5K ratings Free

Chart standing · US

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What changed · US

Listing changes AppTracker has observed for this app in this storefront — new versions, price moves, rating shifts, and store copy.

Aug 26, 2026
New version 2.23.0 → 2.28.0

This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly. Have feedback? Email us. nytgames@nytimes.com

Ratings breakdown · US

The star breakdown behind this app's rating in this storefront.

5★ 90% 192.2K
4★ 8% 16.4K
3★ 2% 3.7K
2★ 0% 664
1★ 1% 1.5K

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About

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.com/privacy/cookie-policy • The New York Times California Privacy Notices: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice • The New York Times Terms of Service: https://www.nytimes.com/content/help/rights/terms/terms-of-service.html • Crossplay Acceptable Use Policy: https://help.nytimes.com/35116654771220-Crossplay-Acceptable-Use-Policy

What's new · 2.28.0

This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly. Have feedback? Email us. nytgames@nytimes.com

Details

ReleasedJan 2026
UpdatedJul 2026
Version2.28.0
Size100 MB
RequiresiOS 18.1 or later
Age rating12+
LanguagesEnglish
PriceFree
Categories GamesCasualWord
Bundle IDcom.nytimes.wordgame