NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
Play fun word puzzles and number games to sharpen your mind.
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
142.9K reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
142.9K reviews
Performance Insights
Competition level
High competitionDownloads or revenue clear the 500K mark — breaking in here means outspending an incumbent.
On the store
Released November 2016 · 248 releases since
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is an Android app (Free) by The New York Times Company in the mobile app category. It draws an estimated 200K downloads a month and holds a 4.8-star rating.
- Ships new versions about one a week.
- Latest version is 6.40.2, released September 3, 2026.
- 88% of ratings are five-star.
- Strongest in US, GB, CA.
- Requires Android 10+.
- Rated Everyone.
App details
- Version
- 6.40.2
- Release status
- Regional release
- Age rating
- Everyone
- Requires
- Android 10+
- Price
- Free
- First seen
- November 2016
- Top markets
- US, GB, CA
- Publisher country
- US
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
248 versions tracked
- Version 6.40.2Latest
- Version 6.40.1
- Version 6.40.0
- Version 6.39.0
- Version 6.38.0
- Version 6.37.1
- Version 6.36.1
- Version 6.35.0
- Version 6.34.0
- Version 6.33.1
- Version 6.33.0
- Version 6.32.0
Ships about one a week.
What users say
- 2.0
The games themselves I love. I'd felt like the daily play of most games that you got for free was decent, & there were no ads. That's all changing. Ads have been added (not bad, yet), & more games have been locked behind the paywall. Given that the paywall is not a one-time purchase but a subscription, that feels rotten. I would've liked to hear from them that the previous model wasn't sufficiently funding the app, as otherwise this feels like a cash grab, & I expect better from the NYT.
Reviewed on version 5.65.0
- 2.0
The app often fails to launch, hanging on a yellow screen. I have to force quit repeatedly, sometimes for over 10 minutes, until it randomly decides to launch. I have uninstalled/reinstalled, cleared caches, logged in and out, and more. The difficulty menu for the new Pips game is likewise tiny and coincides roughly with when the problems started. The app just does not like to work at all. Would be ranked higher if I could actually use it consistently. Hard pass on paying for anything as-is.
Reviewed on version 5.67.0
- 1.0
New subscriber here! I really enjoy the Spelling Bee game, specifically, and it is the only game I play in the app. Unfortunately, I've only been subscribed for less than 24 hours, and I have already experienced corruption on my save for today's puzzle, and my work disappearing completely. Also, ANOTHER puzzle is just gone. I shared a screenshot of my work with another player, and they questioned the puzzles whereabouts, but now neither of us can locate it, but I have screenshot evidence? 0/10.
About NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
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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 Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds. - A spin on our original word game, with simpler clues. - Puzzles don’t increase in difficulty throughout the week.
PIPS - Find the right spot for each domino. - Leverage logic and arrange dominoes in this brain teaser. - Play three puzzles daily: Easy, medium and hard.
TILES - Unwind with a pattern-matching game. - The key is to match elements consecutively. - Can you keep your chain going?
LETTER BOXED - Build words using letters around the square. - Test your word-making skills with daily puzzles. - Connect characters and see how many words you can create.
BADGES - Earn badges for Spelling Bee, Wordle and Connections. - Celebrate your streaks and wins.
STATS - Looking for your longest solving streak? - Wondering how many puzzles you’ve solved? - Track your progress with stats for the Crossword, Spelling Bee, Wordle, Connections and Strands. - Plus, monitor your average solve times.
LEADERBOARD - Add friends and follow daily scores across Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and the Mini. - Plus, explore your score history to see how your word game scores stack up over time.
PUZZLE ARCHIVE - Subscribers can solve over 10,000 past puzzles from New York Times Games. - Explore puzzle archives for Wordle, Connections, Strands, Spelling Bee, the Crossword and the Mini.
HINTS - Find tips and strategize with fellow solvers in the forums. Just tap the light bulb while playing. - Available for Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and Strands.
BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES GAMES 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
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword Android app generates an estimated monthly revenue of $1M.
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword Android app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 4.8-star rating based on 142.9K user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the mobile app market.
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword Android app competes actively in the mobile app category. The app's performance metrics suggest strong market presence with established user base.
You can download NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword Android app from the Google Play Store for Android devices, requiring Android 10 or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.
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