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About USA TODAY Crossword

Wake up to a new crossword puzzle every day for free. When you are ready to take your game to the next level, activate your 7-day free trial to enjoy subscriber-only benefits, including tournament play, tracking your stats, free hints, accessing our archives, and playing ad-free.

To continue enjoying these great features and unlimited access after the trial, simply subscribe!

• A NEW CROSSWORD EVERY DAY. Play USA TODAY’s iconic daily crossword on-the-go for free.
• COMPETE AND WIN. Enter tournaments, get prizes, and earn badges.
• PERSONALIZED PLAY. Monitor stats, play ad-free, pause puzzles, enable night mode, and more.
• ACCESS THE ARCHIVES. Get more than a decade’s worth of crossword puzzles.
• HELPFUL HINTS. Ask for clues if you get stuck.

The USA TODAY Crossword app is free to download and play. In-app purchases are available for in-game currency and subscriptions. Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See the app's settings for more details and customer service contact information. 

Developers: Andrews McMeel Universal/Propaganda3
Privacy Policy: http://static.usatoday.com/privacy
Terms of Service: http://static.usatoday.com/terms
Questions or comments? Email [email protected]

What’s new

Version 4.0.0 · Updated September 3, 2026

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User reviews

Darin Chen
Darin Chen
I'm a crossword puzzle enthusiast (I've completed all of the free puzzles available in New York Times app). I was skeptical of this app based upon the rating. But, I have found the app quite enjoyable. The puzzles are an appropriate level of difficulty. I haven't completed any puzzle on the first pass, but the puzzl...
RONALD WILMAR
RONALD WILMAR
Very good medium hard puzzles
steve Vegas
steve Vegas
Awesome game
Eva Benedetto
Eva Benedetto
App still has Login problems. Very frustrating.
Rhonda DeGrafft
Rhonda DeGrafft
I love crosswords and word games in general.
Windell Sutherland
Windell Sutherland
Great

Frequently asked questions

How much does the USA TODAY Crossword app cost to download and play?
The USA TODAY Crossword app is free to download and play.
What benefits can I enjoy with a subscription to the USA TODAY Crossword app?
With a subscription to the USA TODAY Crossword app, you can enjoy subscriber-only benefits such as tournament play, tracking your stats, free hints, accessing our archives, and playing ad-free.
How often is a new crossword puzzle available in the USA TODAY Crossword app?
A new crossword puzzle is available every day in the USA TODAY Crossword app.
Can I compete and win prizes in the USA TODAY Crossword app?
Yes, you can enter tournaments, compete with other players, and have the chance to win prizes and earn badges in the USA TODAY Crossword app.
Can I access the crossword puzzle archives in the USA TODAY Crossword app?
Yes, you can access more than a decade's worth of crossword puzzles in the USA TODAY Crossword app.
Are there helpful hints available if I get stuck on a crossword puzzle in the USA TODAY Crossword app?
Yes, you can ask for clues to help you if you get stuck on a crossword puzzle in the USA TODAY Crossword app.
How can I cancel my subscription to the USA TODAY Crossword app?
To cancel your subscription to the USA TODAY Crossword app, you can go to your iTunes account settings and turn off the auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Where can I find the privacy policy and terms of service for the USA TODAY Crossword app?
The privacy policy can be found at http://static.usatoday.com/privacy and the terms of service can be found at http://static.usatoday.com/terms.
How can I contact customer service for the USA TODAY Crossword app?
For any questions or comments, you can email [email protected].

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