NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell
The New York Times Company
4.7 stars10,448 reviews500,000+Free
WordEveryoneVersion 2.8.1Updated 3/25/2026, 7:34:31 PM
Open in StorePlay with friends, compete and connect with Crossplay, the first 2-player word game from NYT Games that blends socializing and strategy. Play distraction-free, build words and use built-in tools to learn, improve and win, or simply enjoy the challenge.
App Features:
COMPETE
• Take turns by placing letter tiles on a shared game board to build words and score points.
• Start a friendly competition with the leaderboard.
• Spell and sharpen your word game skills against the computer.
CONNECT
• Easily play with friends and family.
• Get matched up with equal opponents.
• Share strategies and friendly banter with in-game chats.
IMPROVE
• Get tips from Cross Bot after every 2-player game.
• Expand your vocabulary with the word of the day and a built-in dictionary.
• Check your game history and review your moves.
STATS
• Track your progress and lifetime stats, including wins and losses, average scores, longest words and more.
DISTRACTION-FREE
• Focus on your word game strategy with easy-to-play, focused gameplay.
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
App Features:
COMPETE
• Take turns by placing letter tiles on a shared game board to build words and score points.
• Start a friendly competition with the leaderboard.
• Spell and sharpen your word game skills against the computer.
CONNECT
• Easily play with friends and family.
• Get matched up with equal opponents.
• Share strategies and friendly banter with in-game chats.
IMPROVE
• Get tips from Cross Bot after every 2-player game.
• Expand your vocabulary with the word of the day and a built-in dictionary.
• Check your game history and review your moves.
STATS
• Track your progress and lifetime stats, including wins and losses, average scores, longest words and more.
DISTRACTION-FREE
• Focus on your word game strategy with easy-to-play, focused gameplay.
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
Developer email
nytgames@nytimes.com
Developer website
http://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/index.htmlReleased
Jan 20, 2026
Current version
2.8.1
Android version
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