NYTimes - Crossword
The New York Times Company Puzzle In-app purchases
Solve the daily New York Times Crossword and access 20 years of puzzles!
- Rating
- 4.8
- 148K ratings
- Downloads
- 11.7M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 21
- 2026 · v6.47.0
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About NYTimes - Crossword
Solve and enjoy the same puzzles printed in the daily newspaper in this 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 your Android device and at NYTimes.com.
PLAY ANYWHERE
A subscription to The Crossword gives you access to our puzzles anywhere you care to solve them. Just create an account (or connect an existing one) and take your progress with you across any number of devices, or on the web at nytimes.com/crossword.
DAILY PUZZLE
The daily puzzle is released at 10 p.m. E.T. the evening before appearing in the paper. (6 p.m. E.T. on weekends). The puzzles get much harder as the week progresses; warm up with a Monday and try powering all the way through to the extra-large Sunday puzzle!
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 full-size puzzle.
PUZZLE PACKS
Download these themed puzzles and add them to your collection. The first puzzle in each pack is free to play. We’re adding new content all the time, so check back often for new packs!
SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS
Get unlimited access to the daily puzzles with a seven-day trial. Subscribers get access to hundreds of minis and over 20 years’ worth of classic puzzles from our archives. We offer an annual subscription at $39.95/year and a monthly subscription at $6.95/month. These will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to expiration, but you can disable this at any time from your Google Play account settings.
Questions? Suggestions? Issues? Please contact us at [email protected] or through the feedback option in the app. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll do our best to assist you.
Please note: A New York Times Crossword subscription does not include access to any other New York Times products, including but not limited to NYTimes.com or mobile news content, e-reader editions, Times Insider, or other apps on non-Android devices.
California Notices
www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice
Start playing with unlimited access to the daily puzzles for seven days. After that, subscribe for full access to The Crossword on your Android device and at NYTimes.com.
PLAY ANYWHERE
A subscription to The Crossword gives you access to our puzzles anywhere you care to solve them. Just create an account (or connect an existing one) and take your progress with you across any number of devices, or on the web at nytimes.com/crossword.
DAILY PUZZLE
The daily puzzle is released at 10 p.m. E.T. the evening before appearing in the paper. (6 p.m. E.T. on weekends). The puzzles get much harder as the week progresses; warm up with a Monday and try powering all the way through to the extra-large Sunday puzzle!
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 full-size puzzle.
PUZZLE PACKS
Download these themed puzzles and add them to your collection. The first puzzle in each pack is free to play. We’re adding new content all the time, so check back often for new packs!
SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS
Get unlimited access to the daily puzzles with a seven-day trial. Subscribers get access to hundreds of minis and over 20 years’ worth of classic puzzles from our archives. We offer an annual subscription at $39.95/year and a monthly subscription at $6.95/month. These will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to expiration, but you can disable this at any time from your Google Play account settings.
Questions? Suggestions? Issues? Please contact us at [email protected] or through the feedback option in the app. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll do our best to assist you.
Please note: A New York Times Crossword subscription does not include access to any other New York Times products, including but not limited to NYTimes.com or mobile news content, e-reader editions, Times Insider, or other apps on non-Android devices.
California Notices
www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice
What’s new
Version 6.47.0 · Updated October 21, 2026
This version contains a limited time offer: Annual Games subscribers can now get 6 months of free language lessons with Super Duolingo. Have feedback? Email us at [email protected].
User reviews
Even just the small free crossword each day is fun. But there are a ton of free puzzle in here as well.
Addictive and maddening!
Make sure you use the right email account and all your dreams come true! Great app!
Great app..easy to use..
Phenomenal app
I love this puzzle! Best crossword ever, and great options settings for playing. I love autocorrect because I would NEVER be able to finish the hard puzzles if I didn't know when I made a mistake
Frequently asked questions
What is NYTimes Crossword?
NYTimes Crossword is an app built by The New York Times that allows you to solve and enjoy the same puzzles printed in the daily newspaper.
How can I play the puzzles?
You can start playing by subscribing for full access to The Crossword on your Android device and at NYTimes.com. You will have unlimited access to the daily puzzles for seven days.
Can I play the puzzles on multiple devices?
Yes, a subscription to The Crossword gives you access to the puzzles on any number of devices. Just create an account or connect an existing one and take your progress with you.
When are the daily puzzles released?
The daily puzzle is released at 10 p.m. E.T. the evening before appearing in the paper. On weekends, it is released at 6 p.m. E.T.
Are there smaller puzzles available?
Yes, mini puzzles are available every day without a subscription. They are short and sweet, perfect for a quick crossword fix when you don't have much time.
Can I download additional puzzles?
Yes, you can download themed puzzle packs and add them to your collection. The first puzzle in each pack is free to play. New content is regularly added, so check back often.
What are the benefits of a subscription?
Subscribers get unlimited access to the daily puzzles, hundreds of mini puzzles, and over 20 years’ worth of classic puzzles from the archives. Annual and monthly subscription options are available.
How can I cancel my subscription?
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to expiration. You can disable the automatic renewal from your Google Play account settings.
Who can I contact for questions or issues?
For any questions, suggestions, or issues, please contact us at [email protected] or through the feedback option in the app. We value your feedback and will assist you as best as we can.
Does a New York Times Crossword subscription include access to other NY Times products?
No, a New York Times Crossword subscription does not include access to any other New York Times products such as NYTimes.com or mobile news content.
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