What's New

This version contains bug fixes and improvements to keep you solving smoothly!
Have feedback? Email us at [email protected].

#FunFacts
This month has seen the New York Times crossword debuts of the answers BURNING MAN, LATERGRAM, GOLDEN DOODLE and RANDOS.

App Description

The best crossword in the world is better than ever! Enjoy the same puzzles printed in the daily newspaper in the crossword app built by The New York Times.

Start playing with unlimited access to the daily puzzles for seven days. After that, subscribe for full access to The Crossword on iOS and at NYTimes.com.

PLAY ANYWHERE
The Crossword subscription gives you access to The Crossword in the app and on NYTimes.com. Just connect or create an account and play anywhere. Your puzzles will be available in the app and on the web.

DAILY PUZZLE
This is the same puzzle that’s printed every day in The New York Times newspaper. Each daily puzzle is available the evening before at 10 p.m. E.T. (6 p.m. E.T. on weekends); enjoy Tuesday’s puzzle on Monday at 10 p.m. Practice and learn how to solve the puzzle on Monday or Tuesday, or challenge yourself with even more challenging puzzles later in the week.

MINI PUZZLE
Mini Puzzles are short, sweet and available every day without a subscription! Get a quick crossword fix when you don't have time for a daily puzzle.

PUZZLE PACKS
Download these themed puzzles and add them to your collection. The first puzzle in each pack is free to try. Check back for new packs!

PAST PUZZLES
Subscribers can also play over 20 years of classic puzzles from our archives.

MODERN PUZZLE FEATURES
Solve puzzles with tricks like rebuses, related clues, checking, revealing and more!

LEADERBOARDS
Solve the daily Mini and compare your time with your friends.

Subscription options include an annual subscription at $39.99 per year and a monthly subscription at $6.99 per month. This amount will be charged to your iTunes account if purchased within the app. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of its term unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before expiration. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings.

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Questions? Suggestions? Issues? Please contact us at [email protected] or from within the app itself. Your feedback is important to us and we’ll do our best to assist you.

Please note: A subscription to The New York Times Crossword does not include access to any other New York Times products, including but not limited to NYTimes.com or mobile news content, e-reader additions, or other apps on non-iOS devices. No cancellations are allowed during active subscription period.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • July 31, 2011 New version 1.3.0
  • August 30, 2011 New version 1.3.1
  • September 07, 2011 New version 1.3.2
  • October 05, 2011 New version 1.3.3
  • October 20, 2011 New version 1.4.0
  • November 22, 2011 New version 1.5.0
  • April 11, 2012 New version 1.6.0
  • June 09, 2012 New version 1.6.1
  • October 16, 2012 New version 1.7.1
  • November 22, 2012 New version 1.7.2
  • December 22, 2012 New version 1.7.3
  • December 28, 2012 New version 1.7.4
  • February 08, 2013 New version 1.7.5
  • February 26, 2013 New version 1.7.6
  • May 26, 2013 New version 1.7.7
  • July 19, 2013 New version 1.7.8
  • October 16, 2013 New version 1.7.9
  • November 22, 2013 New version 1.7.10
  • December 19, 2013 New version 1.8
  • March 21, 2014 New version 1.8.2
  • April 10, 2014 New version 1.8.3
  • May 30, 2014 New version 2.0.0
  • June 19, 2014 New version 2.1.0
  • July 15, 2014 New version 2.2.0
  • August 05, 2014 New version 2.2.1
  • August 21, 2014 New version 2.3.0
  • September 16, 2014 New version 2.3.1
  • November 25, 2014 New version 2.4.0
  • December 01, 2014 New version 2.4.1
  • December 12, 2014 New version 2.4.2
  • January 29, 2015 New version 2.4.3
  • March 04, 2015 New version 2.4.4
  • March 18, 2015 New version 2.4.5
  • April 27, 2015 New version 2.5.0
  • May 14, 2015 New version 2.5.1
  • July 06, 2015 New version 2.5.2
  • August 06, 2015 New version 2.5.3
  • August 19, 2015 New version 2.5.4
  • September 17, 2015 New version 2.6.0
  • October 15, 2015 New version 2.6.1
  • November 05, 2015 New version 2.6.2
  • December 22, 2015 New version 2.6.3
  • January 27, 2016 New version 2.7.0
  • July 03, 2016 New version 2.7.1
  • November 06, 2016 New version 2.7.4
  • June 14, 2019 New version 2.19
  • June 24, 2019 New version 3.0
  • August 17, 2019 New version 3.0.1
  • August 29, 2019 New version 3.1
  • November 05, 2019 New version 3.2
  • December 24, 2019 New version 3.3
  • July 15, 2020 New version 4.2
  • October 23, 2020 New version 4.4.1
  • November 12, 2020 New version 4.4.2
  • December 10, 2020 New version 4.6

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