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NYT Crossplay: Word Games

The New York Times Company

Free download 4.84 · 10 storefronts · 246,385 ratings In-app purchases
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About this app

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

Latest release

What’s New

Version 2.25.1 Jul 31, 2026

This version introduces a redesigned Start Game screen, making it easier to start games against friends, suggested opponents, or the computer. Have feedback? Email us. nytgames@nytimes.com

Audience growth

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7-day gain +0
Ratings / day 0.0
30-day gain +594
US rating-count history
205,969 ratings
205,969 205,672 205,375 Aug 7, 2026 · 205,375 ratings Aug 7, 2026 · 205,403 ratings Aug 8, 2026 · 205,969 ratings Aug 7, 2026 Aug 8, 2026

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