NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell

NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell

By The New York Times Company

  • Category: Games
  • Release Date: 2026-01-20
  • Current Version: 2.13.1
  • Adult Rating: 12+
  • File Size: 101.68 MB
  • Developer: The New York Times Company
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 18.1 or later.
Score: 4.84391
4.84391
From 149,552 Ratings

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: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy • The New York Times Cookie Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/cookie-policy • The New York Times California Privacy Notices: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice • The New York Times Terms of Service: https://www.nytimes.com/content/help/rights/terms/terms-of-service.html • Crossplay Acceptable Use Policy: https://help.nytimes.com/35116654771220-Crossplay-Acceptable-Use-Policy

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Reviews

  • Slight technical issues

    5
    By Branwell333
    The app is giving me some issues where every time I open it, it kicks me off and I can’t play anything with people. I’ve checked multiple times to see if the app needed to be updated and it doesn’t. I’ve deleted it and redownloaded it and it’s still giving me the same issues. It’s other wise a fantastic game.
  • Latest update not good!

    1
    By wabbott09
    Loved the app until latest update. Now app shuts down as soon as you open it. Hoping for a quick fix.
  • It’s broken!

    3
    By Lolapants
    Love the game but seems as though after the most recent update it just crashes before even opening. I have plenty if space on my phone - so that is not the issue. Please patch!
  • Not everything needs AI

    1
    By JNBuckeye
    The game is great, but now they’ve forced an AI bot on players. Can’t get the app to work on my iPad now (it’s old, but it runs fine), so I play from my Android phone. I play against family members, and I really don’t want an AI analysis of every move I make. It’s a game, a social interaction. Don’t ruin it by forcing AI into it. At least give access to the old version of the app for those who don’t want the stupid bots looking over our shoulders all the time.
  • 👍

    5
    By Graybear22
    Good game!
  • Crashing

    2
    By KatsaTraz
    It’s a fun game to play with family. But starting today, everytime I tap to open the app, it immediately crashes and will not let me play.
  • Was 5 stars before ads

    4
    By sophz000
    Before the introduction of ads this app was perfect💔now it’s too disruptive and I play far less because I only want to see a Gatorade ad so many times before i’m fed up
  • Terrific

    5
    By Ilenetotheleft
    A word lovers game without silly “bells and whistles” like other similar types of games. It’s straight forward and adult.
  • Larger

    5
    By Sqinting
    Can you make the game larger for iPads?
  • Crossplay stopped working!

    3
    By Bonniebebe11
    Wonder if the NYT Crossplay is only free for a limited time. I’ve really enjoyed playing but now the app won’t load and kicks me back to homepage.

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