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USA TODAY PLAY Crossword+

Crossword, Sudoku & More
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9.2k Ratings
4.5
★★★★★
Age Rating
4+
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Language
EN
Size
82.4
MB

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Apple ID1445478723
Bundle IDcom.usatoday.crossword
SellerSeller
Min iOS16.6
Min macOS13.5
Device familiesiphone, ipad
Released2019-04-06
Copyright© 2026 USA TODAY Co., Inc.
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What’s New Version 2.21.0

• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance

Description

Elevate your puzzle-solving skills with the USA TODAY PLAY app, including Crosswords, Quick Cross and Sudoku! Challenge yourself daily with our renowned crossword puzzles, sudoku grids, and Quick Cross while keeping track of your progress, all in one ultimate puzzle games app. • DAILY CROSSWORD CHALLENGE: Start your day with our iconic daily crossword puzzle, a brain teaser loved by millions. Free to play and accessible anytime, anywhere. • PERSONALIZED PUZZLE EXPERIENCE: Monitor your stats, pause puzzles, and change difficulty settings for a tailored gaming experience. • PUZZLE ARCHIVE: Delve into over a decade's worth of crossword puzzles, sudoku grids, and Quick Cross challenges. Hours of puzzle-solving fun await! • GET PUZZLE HINTS: Stuck on a clue? Don't worry! Request hints to keep the puzzle excitement going. • SUDOKU FUN: In addition to daily crosswords, challenge your logic with sudoku puzzles, available right at your fingertips. • ULTIMATE PUZZLE GAMES: USA TODAY PLAY app is your one-stop destination for daily crossword, sudoku, and Quick Cross challenges, designed for puzzle enthusiasts of all levels. Download the USA TODAY PLAY app today and enjoy hours of mind-bending puzzle fun. The app is free to download and play, with premium features available through in-app subscriptions. Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation and renew automatically unless you disable them in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Find more details and customer support in the app's settings. Privacy Policy: https://cm.usatoday.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://cm.usatoday.com/terms/ Got questions or feedback? Reach out to us at mobilesupport@gannett.com.

In-App Purchases US pricing

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USA TODAY Crossword · Monthly 1-month free trial$2.99
Monthly Subscription · Monthly 1-month free trial$4.99
USA TODAY Crossword · Yearly$39.99
USA TODAY Crossword · Yearly$19.99

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Version history 25 versions

Build 883467993v2.21.02026-03-17 20:22:01
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance
Build 882167500v2.20.02026-02-05 01:36:21
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance
Build 881865005v2.19.02026-01-27 15:29:44
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance
Build 880776794v2.18.02025-12-17 22:41:40
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to mobilesupport@gannett.com.
Build 879654980v2.17.12025-11-11 00:11:35
• We've updated the app w/ the new USA TODAY PLAY branding! • A few other improvements along the way
Build 878770351v2.17.02025-10-14 22:25:58
• We've updated the app w/ the new USA TODAY PLAY branding! • A few other improvements along the way
Build 877097444v2.16.02025-09-08 23:39:40
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to mobilesupport@gannett.com.
Build 874601055v2.15.02025-07-29 00:39:19
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to mobilesupport@gannett.com.
Build 872629768v2.14.02025-02-19 21:22:51
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to mobilesupport@gannett.com.
Build 870462329v2.13.02024-11-16 16:06:48
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Build 868247993v2.12.12024-08-16 05:33:43
We have improved the Sudoku experience. We hope this makes for a more pleasant puzzling experience
Build 867042017v2.12.02024-06-27 23:52:06
We have improved the Sudoku experience. We hope this makes for a more pleasant puzzling experience
Build 866198269v2.11.02024-06-01 06:31:16
Hi Crossword family! We've optimized the puzzle board size, addressing an issue on certain iPad orientations. Thank you for your patience! This update should resolve the issue and better support pinch and zoom. We hope this makes for a more pleasant puzzling experience.
Build 865750345v2.10.02024-05-07 21:04:10
• We've resolved an issue causing the app to crash on Crosswords - let us know how you like the update: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Build 864736671v2.9.32024-04-08 22:12:45
• We've added a suite of dozens of new puzzles and games you can access. We hope you take time to check out Hurdle, a five-letter word guessing game with brain-training fun, or check out some card & arcade games to mix up your gaming experience. • We've also resolved several bugs for Crosswords - let us know how you like the update: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Build 864312843v2.9.22024-03-11 17:46:36
• We've added a suite of dozens of new puzzles and games you can access. We hope you take time to check out Hurdle, a five-letter word guessing game with brain-training fun, or check out some card & arcade games to mix up your gaming experience. • We've also resolved several bugs for Crosswords - let us know how you like the update: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Build 864087694v2.9.12024-02-28 21:40:47
• We've added a suite of dozens of new puzzles and games you can access. We hope you take time to check out Hurdle, a five-letter word guessing game with brain-training fun, or check out some card & arcade games to mix up your gaming experience. • We've also resolved several bugs for Crosswords - let us know how you like the update: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Build 863762263v2.9.02024-02-14 21:59:42
• We've added a suite of dozens of new puzzles and games you can access. We hope you take time to check out Hurdle, a five-letter word guessing game with brain-training fun, or check out some card & arcade games to mix up your gaming experience. • We've also resolved several bugs for Crosswords - let us know how you like the update: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Build 860259153v2.8.02023-10-18 18:59:12
• We've resolved several bugs, improved performance and load time for Crosswords - let us know how you like it: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Build 859472967v2.7.22023-08-30 13:41:41
• We resolved a bug in Quick Cross to improve the gameplay experience. • For any questions, feedback or concerns please reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Build 859008034v2.7.12023-08-08 14:01:31
• Improved load times • Allows music to be played in the background
Build 855566515v2.7.02023-07-18 11:59:01
• Improved load times • Allows music to be played in the background
Build 855078895v2.6.02023-02-24 00:45:08
• We have made several bug and performance improvements.  • We have also added Sudoku.
Build 853416030v2.5.32022-11-18 23:07:26
• Bug fixes and additional performance improvements
Build 852730923v2.5.22022-10-21 16:03:53
• Quick Cross, a fun mini-crossword puzzle has been added to the app. Get started today! • Additional performance improvements
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Change log 29 changes · US

releaseNotes updated
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance
description updated
Elevate your puzzle-solving skills with the USA TODAY PLAY app, including Crosswords, Quick Cross and Sudoku! Challenge yourself daily with our renowned crosswo
subtitle updated
Crossword, Sudoku & More
name updated
USA TODAY PLAY Crossword+
Version 2.21.0 released
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance
Version 2.20.0 released
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance
Version 2.19.0 released
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance
Version 2.18.0 released
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to mobilesupport@gannett.com.
Version 2.17.1 released
• We've updated the app w/ the new USA TODAY PLAY branding! • A few other improvements along the way
Version 2.17.0 released
• We've updated the app w/ the new USA TODAY PLAY branding! • A few other improvements along the way
Version 2.16.0 released
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to mobilesupport@gannett.com.
Version 2.15.0 released
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to mobilesupport@gannett.com.
Version 2.14.0 released
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to mobilesupport@gannett.com.
Version 2.13.0 released
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Version 2.12.1 released
We have improved the Sudoku experience. We hope this makes for a more pleasant puzzling experience
Version 2.12.0 released
We have improved the Sudoku experience. We hope this makes for a more pleasant puzzling experience
Version 2.11.0 released
Hi Crossword family! We've optimized the puzzle board size, addressing an issue on certain iPad orientations. Thank you for your patience! This update should resolve the issue and better support pinch and zoom. We hope this makes for a more
Version 2.10.0 released
• We've resolved an issue causing the app to crash on Crosswords - let us know how you like the update: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Version 2.9.3 released
• We've added a suite of dozens of new puzzles and games you can access. We hope you take time to check out Hurdle, a five-letter word guessing game with brain-training fun, or check out some card & arcade games to mix up your gaming experi
Version 2.9.2 released
• We've added a suite of dozens of new puzzles and games you can access. We hope you take time to check out Hurdle, a five-letter word guessing game with brain-training fun, or check out some card & arcade games to mix up your gaming experi
Version 2.9.1 released
• We've added a suite of dozens of new puzzles and games you can access. We hope you take time to check out Hurdle, a five-letter word guessing game with brain-training fun, or check out some card & arcade games to mix up your gaming experi
Version 2.9.0 released
• We've added a suite of dozens of new puzzles and games you can access. We hope you take time to check out Hurdle, a five-letter word guessing game with brain-training fun, or check out some card & arcade games to mix up your gaming experi
Version 2.8.0 released
• We've resolved several bugs, improved performance and load time for Crosswords - let us know how you like it: reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Version 2.7.2 released
• We resolved a bug in Quick Cross to improve the gameplay experience. • For any questions, feedback or concerns please reach out to feedback@usatoday.com.
Version 2.7.1 released
• Improved load times • Allows music to be played in the background
Version 2.7.0 released
• Improved load times • Allows music to be played in the background
Version 2.6.0 released
• We have made several bug and performance improvements.  • We have also added Sudoku.
Version 2.5.3 released
• Bug fixes and additional performance improvements
Version 2.5.2 released
• Quick Cross, a fun mini-crossword puzzle has been added to the app. Get started today! • Additional performance improvements
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