USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords
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USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by USA TODAY. Rated 4.5/5 from 9,420 ratings. Requires iOS 16.6. Updated September 3, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.5
- 9.4K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 80 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 3
- 2026 · v4.1.0
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About USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords
Play the USA TODAY daily crossword, plus Quick Cross, a full puzzle archive, 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 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 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. More Information: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.usatoday.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.usatoday.com/terms/
Ratings & reviews
4.5
9.4K ratings
What’s new
Version 4.1.0 · Updated September 3, 2026
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
App privacy
The developer, USA TODAY, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- Identifiers: User ID
- User Content: Customer Support
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords | 4.5 / 5 (9,420 ratings) | Free | September 3, 2026 |
| Crossword+ | 4.5 / 5 (11,463) | Free | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Classic Crossword Puzzles | 4.5 / 5 (8,821) | Free | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Crossword Puzzle Universe | 4.6 / 5 (10,359) | Free | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Crossword Puzzle Redstone | 4.8 / 5 (115,775) | Free | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Crossword Puzzles! | 4.6 / 5 (8,837) | Free | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Crosswords | 4.4 / 5 (574) | Free | May 6, 2026 |