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title: "USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Play the USA TODAY daily crossword, plus Quick Cross, a full puzzle archive, comics from Marvel, horoscopes, and more - all in one app.   Start your day with a fresh crossword puzzle, solve a Quick Cr"
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# USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords — United States
> Daily Crosswords & Sudoku

![USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/ac/a4/99/aca499fc-31df-b47f-bb68-08080959ad2c/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [USA TODAY](https://apptail.io/developer/usa-today-OyJ) (United States)
**Category:** Games
**Rating:** 4.5/5 (9,242 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.usatoday.crossword
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 3.0.0 (released 2026-07-13)
**Original Release:** 2019-04-06
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id1445478723)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/usa-today-play-crosswords-IUS/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/usa-today-play-crosswords-IUS/united-states)

## USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords Description
Play the USA TODAY daily crossword, plus Quick Cross, a full puzzle archive, comics from Marvel, horoscopes, and more - all in one app. 

Start your day with a fresh crossword puzzle, solve a Quick Cross when you're short on time, or explore thousands of past puzzles in the USA TODAY archive. 

Beyond crosswords, enjoy premium comics, including Marvel titles and Spider-Man stories ahead of the upcoming movie, and daily horoscopes for every sign. 

Features:

DAILY USA TODAY CROSSWORD
- Solve a new crossword puzzle every day 

QUICK CROSS
- Fast, bite-sized crossword challenges 

PUZZLE ARCHIVE
- Access past crosswords and Quick Cross anytime 

HINTS WHEN YOU’RE STUCK
- Get help and keep solving 

PROGRESS TRACKING
- Track stats and resume puzzles anytime 

COMICS FROM MARVEL AND MORE
- Read fan-favorite comics, including Spider-Man and upcoming content tied to new releases 

DAILY HOROSCOPES
- Explore horoscope content and zodiac insights any time.  

SUDOKU AND MORE
- Additional puzzle formats beyond crossword

Play today. Come back tomorrow. Start your streak with USA TODAY PLAY.

## USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/14/27/68/14276838-ab3a-9536-4b74-fc23d3c7f8d2/App_Store_Card_Spread_iPadOS_Final_1_Crossword.jpg/2064x2752.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/f2/51/fc/f251fc42-785c-ee15-4723-9d7e9a495e34/App_Store_Card_Spread_iPadOS_Final_2_Quick_Cross.jpg/2064x2752.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/c1/ce/28/c1ce281a-a70b-9fb9-fbda-8532e1311d04/App_Store_Card_Spread_iPadOS_Final_3_Sudoku.jpg/2064x2752.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/19/0c/64/190c6429-d73e-4ecd-e5e1-6b88dbc4d57e/App_Store_Card_Spread_iPadOS_Final_4_Circuits.jpg/2064x2752.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/b2/3b/cb/b23bcb86-46e2-ee39-fe10-52ed0b81cf99/App_Store_Card_Spread_iPadOS_Final_5_Marvel_Comics.jpg/2064x2752.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/a4/4a/31/a44a31df-9d8d-3869-4304-6dec0afae9f3/App_Store_Card_Spread_iPadOS_Final_6_Headline_Shuffle.jpg/2064x2752.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/e6/df/f4/e6dff469-18ad-fde3-a622-14a77c9a8b98/App_Store_Card_Spread_iPadOS_Final_7_Quizzes.jpg/2064x2752.png)
- [Screenshot 8](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/d2/07/26/d2072614-98ba-8bbf-a8a2-8eaf225507fc/App_Store_Card_Spread_iPadOS_Final_8_And_so_much_more.jpg/2064x2752.png)
- [Screenshot 9](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/af/f2/5b/aff25b36-e404-cbe8-3b12-41231e1bd7f5/App_Store_Card_Spread_iPadOS_Final_9_Stats.jpg/2064x2752.png)

## USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 7,190 (78%)
- 4 stars: 931 (10%)
- 3 stars: 324 (4%)
- 2 stars: 197 (2%)
- 1 stars: 600 (6%)

## USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords Reviews in United States

### ***-- "Streaks and deadlines"
I love the puzzle itself and have played daily for years. Here’s my beef: it’s unclear when the daily deadline is to submit in order to be counted in the player’s streak of completions.  Some of us do find the streak count important as a personal challenge, and when I submit at 9 pm it should still be counted for that same day—particularly when the next day’s puzzle hasn’t been published yet. At the very least, make it known when the cutoff time is. I’ve tried and tried to guess it over the years based on personal experience. I solve in the mornings—except on days when life happens and I don’t sit down to my puzzles until the evening. It’s disheartening to know that I have not missed a puzzle in over 4 years and yet my current streak is all too often set back to 1. Please clarify!
-- psu_rose, 2024-12-22

### *---- "Not formatted for Apple SE"
I really enjoyed these crosswords on my iPhone 13 mini, but on my iPhone SE they don’t work. The puzzles aren’t formatted for this phone I guess.
-- damndudeny, 2024-12-07

### **--- "Why the change in size"
It was working fine for crosswords. Then they resized and now you have to scroll up and down to see all the puzzle. Very frustrating.
-- WardDonEd, 2024-12-04

### *---- "Crossword puzzle"
This crossword puzzle app has not worked in 6 months. I’m dumping it!!!!!
-- Disgruntled crossword fan, 2024-11-15

### ****- "Please add a dark mode!"
Great app! No complaints, but I’d really appreciate a dark mode option. I like to play at night before bed and even with my screen brightness turned down it’s still pretty bright.
-- anaa31, 2024-11-14

### *---- "Used to be great"
I loved doing the sudoku but it has been stuck on the same one for days. I stopped doing the crossword when it became impossible to see the clues on my phone. I pay for the subscription and would like to actually enjoy the games.
-- JMG0120, 2024-10-28

### *---- "Just OK"
When this App works like it’s supposed to it’s great but way too often it won’t open at all or when I’m playing a game it bumps me back to advertising even though I saw the ad before the game was started. I assumed by purchasing this App I would not get advertising at all, or at least a minimal amount but that is not the case… very annoying! Will not renew unless it’s fixed!
-- justjillya, 2024-10-21

### ***** "Enjoyable"
Too easy.
-- elkster101, 2024-10-12

### *---- "Crossword puzzle"
I prefer the old puzzles.  The numbers on the new puzzles are very hard to read.  Go back to the original!!!
-- AKA6569, 2024-09-30

### ***-- "Depends on device"
This app works great on my iPad but not on my iPhone. I cannot read the entire clue on my iPhone and also when I type in my answer the letters are too large to read on my iPhone.
-- yakashak, 2024-09-23

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## USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| USA TODAY Crossword | $19.99 |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 |


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## USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/usa-today-play-crosswords-IUS/united-states)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/usa-today-play-crosswords-IUS/canada)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/usa-today-play-crosswords-IUS/indonesia)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/usa-today-play-crosswords-IUS/mexico)

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