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title: "NYT Crossplay: Word Games - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "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 buil"
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# NYT Crossplay: Word Games — United States
> Build Words, Play with Friends

![NYT Crossplay App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/ed/5b/8b/ed5b8b2d-dfd5-7a27-733e-35ffbc7e9575/Release-0-0-1x_U007ephone-0-1-sRGB-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [The New York Times](https://apptail.io/developer/the-new-york-times-tb) (United States)
**Category:** Games
**Rating:** 4.9/5 (172,546 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.nytimes.wordgame
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 2.17.0 (released 2026-06-02)
**Original Release:** 2026-01-20
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id6615086509)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/united-states)

## NYT Crossplay Description
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: 
• The New York Times Cookie Policy: 
• The New York Times California Privacy Notices: 
• The New York Times Terms of Service: 
• Crossplay Acceptable Use Policy: 

## NYT Crossplay Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/49/b9/f7/49b9f75f-e626-79bf-d08b-e14bbb6c64fc/TheNewYorkTimes_NYTCrossplay_US_iOS_6.9_ScreenshotMockups_GameTiles_260416_01.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/05/42/dd/0542dd07-183c-61c6-8ab3-27049af72bac/TheNewYorkTimes_NYTCrossplay_US_iOS_6.9_ScreenshotMockups_GameTiles_260416_02.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/7a/70/56/7a7056ae-9565-16ad-7303-3eb9fa8fbae4/TheNewYorkTimes_NYTCrossplay_US_iOS_6.9_ScreenshotMockups_GameTiles_260416_03.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/5f/7a/c1/5f7ac169-1aa5-fb80-4fa0-feb720b3f72a/TheNewYorkTimes_NYTCrossplay_US_iOS_6.9_ScreenshotMockups_GameTiles_260416_04.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/0f/5f/5f/0f5f5ffa-6f33-40ac-175e-60af45f90bd1/TheNewYorkTimes_NYTCrossplay_US_iOS_6.9_ScreenshotMockups_GameTiles_260416_05.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/ae/be/39/aebe394a-648b-f5a2-09e8-83a1ded412b4/TheNewYorkTimes_NYTCrossplay_US_iOS_6.9_ScreenshotMockups_GameTiles_260416_06.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/c1/69/27/c1692716-b6aa-12bd-5277-418b3ab5205e/TheNewYorkTimes_NYTCrossplay_US_iOS_6.9_ScreenshotMockups_GameTiles_260416_07.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 8](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/ee/82/3d/ee823da1-8f87-de67-4162-1cc6c72866eb/TheNewYorkTimes_NYTCrossplay_US_iOS_6.9_ScreenshotMockups_GameTiles_260416_08.png/1284x2778.png)

## NYT Crossplay Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 154,027 (89%)
- 4 stars: 13,551 (8%)
- 3 stars: 3,146 (2%)
- 2 stars: 569 (0%)
- 1 stars: 1,253 (1%)

## NYT Crossplay Reviews in United States

### *---- "No one to play with."
For several days I’ve tried again and again to play to find someone to play Crossplay with to learn the game. Almost always I get a reply that no one is available. The few times I got a response I entered a word and never got a response. There is no computer to play against, so I’m frustrated and disappointed.
-- Hepsie Hiscox, 2026-01-30

### *---- "Sucks like Words With Friends"
The only players out there are too busy with cheat sites to make any game worth the effort
-- Weems, 2026-01-30

### **--- "Build up the word catalog"
This game is fun but the developers seriously need to define what classifies a word. How is Xi considered a legitimate word but June is not? Please implement better word definitions.
-- Turtleknight01, 2026-01-30

### ****- "Kenna Bree"
Thought this would be great to have a new game and one that is accessible thru this app and would likely attract a more skilled group than the usual words with friends bunch. But honestly, it isn’t great.  I’ve tried repeatedly to be matched with a player and most of the time the player has reached their max number of games for the day and when I have been matched with another player they never play. I’ve grown bored of beating the hard level of the computer after a dozen or so games. There’s not a real challenge here in its current state.
-- Andthisnicknameistakentoo?!, 2026-01-30

### ***** "Fun"
Love that I get to play with my sister who lives in another state!
-- #1 Bra lady, 2026-01-30

### ***-- "Average"
Average version of Words with Friends and Scrabble. Not bad, not great, just mid
-- HavocUnleashed, 2026-01-30

### **--- "Copy cat"
Scrabble or Words with Friends preferred.
-- CTH333, 2026-01-30

### ***** "Excellent"
Great use of time
-- Sosonurse, 2026-01-29

### ***** "Great new word game from NYT"
This game is super fun! Thank you NYT! Love the dictionary feature.
-- Emmatri, 2026-01-29

### ***** "Addictive!"
Fun with my partner and all the randos 🤓
-- Motel boater, 2026-01-29

### ***** "Game is great"
Just like words with friends, it’s basically scrabble against other people. I like the look of it, it’s easy to play, and fun. Just need some players to play.
-- Kellygarvin, 2026-01-29

### ***** "Me and my Gf"
This game is phenomenal, me and my girlfriend have been waiting for a two player game for ages and this is the perfect one!
-- Luke_Abbott29, 2026-01-29

### ***** "Wonderful"
Words with friends without all the constant ads! Wonderful!!!
-- writerChix, 2026-01-29

### **--- "Can’t add friend"
I was excited to play this with a friend but it does not work, when we send each other a link, it just keeps taking us to the download the app page, and I already have the app.
-- Kvamm007, 2026-01-29

### *---- "Seperate app sucks"
I love playing the New York Times games, but the fact that cross plays on a separate app makes it extremely undesirable. Deleted.
-- DEEEMACCC, 2026-01-29

### ****- "Make a more difficult level"
Great game but need harder levels pls
-- Debnpebbles, 2026-01-29

### ***-- "Recall & play button too close"
Should swap the play and swap buttons so that you don’t accidentally hit play when you’re trying to recall tiles
-- AppWatch456, 2026-01-28

### ***** "Fun game"
Like words with friends but good UI. Great game.
-- EROCK772, 2026-01-28

### ****- "Only one request"
Keep it simple as it is and maybe a little sharper visually. Thanks for no ads!
-- debkatpt, 2026-01-28

### ***-- "Need dark mode"
Really good but please add dark mode!
-- Natasha 29, 2026-01-28

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## NYT Crossplay In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Crossplay - Monthly | $5.99 |
| Crossplay - Annual | $49.99 |

## NYT Crossplay Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Free | Ireland | Games | #84 |
| Top Free | Australia | Games | #101 |
| Top Free | Canada | Games | #103 |
| Top Free | New Zealand | Games | #106 |
| Top Free | United States | Games | #117 |
| Top Free | United Kingdom | Games | #187 |
| Top Free | Finland | Games | #323 |
| Top Free | Norway | Games | #481 |
| Top Free | Singapore | Games | #498 |

## NYT Crossplay Discovered Keywords
- ny times app
- nyt crossplay
- play and spell

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## NYT Crossplay Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/united-states)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/canada)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/united-kingdom)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/australia)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/new-zealand)
- [Ireland](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/ireland)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/germany)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/india)
- [France](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/france)
- [Netherlands](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/netherlands)
- [Sweden](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/sweden)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/spain)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/italy)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/singapore)
- [Portugal](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/portugal)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/switzerland)
- [Finland](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/finland)
- [Belgium](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/belgium)
- [Denmark](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/denmark)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/norway)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/poland)
- [Greece](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/greece)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/czechia)
- [Hungary](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/hungary)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/chile)
- [Malta](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/malta)
- [Cyprus](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/cyprus)
- [Pakistan](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/pakistan)
- [Panama](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/panama)
- [Jamaica](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/jamaica)
- [Iceland](https://apptail.io/app/nyt-crossplay-word-games-MtPv/iceland)

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