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NYT Crossplay: Word Games
Build Words, Play with Friends
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What’s New Version 2.21.0
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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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
In-App Purchases US pricing
Crossplay - Monthly Subscription
Crossplay - Annual · Yearly$49.99
Monthly$5.99
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887647523v2.21.02026-07-01 15:10:34
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 887337408v2.20.02026-06-24 14:47:36
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 886997781v2.19.02026-06-18 14:09:23
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 886694133v2.18.02026-06-11 20:51:58
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 886228311v2.17.02026-06-02 13:55:35
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 885934346v2.16.02026-05-27 13:50:42
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 885879044v2.15.02026-05-20 15:09:57
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 885298751v2.14.02026-05-05 20:46:20
This version of Crossplay introduces a new way for you to connect with your friends using a unique Friend Code. You can invite and accept Friend Code invites via the Friends Tab.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Build 885091677v2.13.12026-05-01 19:39:30
This version fixes a crash on launch experienced by some users on iOS 18.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Build 884837764v2.13.02026-04-28 22:48:33
This version adds Cross Bot for games against the computer. Now you can analyze your moves in every game of Crossplay, not just ones against other people.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Build 884283015v2.11.02026-04-16 13:38:03
This version includes an update that remembers the order you organize your letter tiles in, even when you leave and come back.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Build 884102193v2.10.02026-04-07 22:28:28
Crossplay is now available in more countries:
Switzerland, Norway, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Chile, Bahamas, Iceland, Jamaica, Pakistan, Guatemala, U.S. Virgin Islands, Serbia, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago and the Cayman Islands.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Build 883782574v2.9.02026-04-01 13:20:37
This version addresses an issue where the dictionary may show valid words as invalid.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Build 883761930v2.8.12026-03-25 18:47:24
This version addresses an issue where the game could get stuck after playing a turn against a bot.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Build 883439322v2.8.02026-03-23 14:51:29
This version addresses an issue where passing the first turn in a game against the computer could cause the computer to get stuck on its turn until an app restart.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Build 883069011v2.7.02026-03-10 21:31:00
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 882835285v2.6.02026-03-04 04:59:39
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 882584652v2.5.02026-02-25 02:17:41
This version contains a fix to address the Tile Bag not displaying the correct number of remaining tiles.
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Build 882389857v2.4.02026-02-17 21:39:27
This version contains new animations celebrating high-scoring words, and a new setting to disable automatic zooming when placing letter tiles on the game board.
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Build 882195452v2.3.02026-02-10 20:13:30
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 882126488v2.2.02026-02-04 16:07:16
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Build 881901021v2.1.02026-01-28 15:20:37
This update includes performance improvements that make Crossplay features faster and more reliable, as well as some small visual upgrades.
Build 881939964v2.1.12026-01-28 20:58:58
This version contains fixes to address a refresh issue on the Suggested Matches list, and other improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Build 881578757v2.0.02026-01-20 16:13:49
This version contains updates for the official Crossplay launch. Go word to word in this 2-player word game from New York Times Games.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
Build 881536467v1.23.12026-01-15 16:42:08
This update includes performance improvements that make Crossplay features faster and more reliable.
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| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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US | en-US | Free | 190.1k | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
CA | en-CA | Free | 15.1k | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
GB | en-GB | Free | 12.6k | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
AU | en-AU | Free | 7.5k | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
NZ | en-AU | Free | 1.2k | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
IE | en-GB | Free | 973 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
IN | en-GB | Free | 737 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
DE | de-DE | Free | 714 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
FR | fr-FR | Free | 330 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
NL | nl | Free | 236 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
SE | sv | Free | 204 | 4.7 | 2.21.0 |
IT | it | Free | 181 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
ES | es-ES | Free | 179 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
SG | en-GB | Free | 150 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
AT | de-DE | Free | 140 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
CH | de-CH | Free | 126 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
PT | pt-PT | Free | 108 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
FI | en-GB | Free | 99 | 4.7 | 2.21.0 |
BE | en-GB | Free | 93 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
DK | en-GB | Free | 88 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
NO | en-GB | Free | 85 | 4.7 | 2.21.0 |
PL | en-GB | Free | 65 | 5.0 | 2.21.0 |
GR | en-GB | Free | 58 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
RO | en-GB | Free | 56 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
CZ | en-GB | Free | 55 | 4.7 | 2.21.0 |
HU | en-GB | Free | 42 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
LU | en-GB | Free | 29 | 4.6 | 2.21.0 |
SK | en-GB | Free | 29 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
MT | en-GB | Free | 27 | 4.8 | 2.21.0 |
IS | en-GB | Free | 21 | 4.7 | 2.21.0 |
CL | es-MX | Free | 18 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
SI | en-GB | Free | 18 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
TT | en-GB | Free | 18 | 5.0 | 2.21.0 |
BG | en-GB | Free | 15 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
EE | en-GB | Free | 15 | 4.7 | 2.21.0 |
HR | en-GB | Free | 14 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
LT | en-GB | Free | 12 | 4.5 | 2.21.0 |
CY | en-GB | Free | 11 | 4.6 | 2.21.0 |
LV | en-GB | Free | 10 | 4.9 | 2.21.0 |
JM | en-GB | Free | 8 | 5.0 | 2.21.0 |
CR | es-MX | Free | 6 | 5.0 | 2.21.0 |
PA | es-MX | Free | 5 | 5.0 | 2.21.0 |
GT | es-MX | Free | 4 | 5.0 | 2.21.0 |
BS | en-GB | Free | 3 | 3.7 | 2.21.0 |
PK | en-GB | Free | 3 | 5.0 | 2.21.0 |
DO | es-MX | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2.21.0 |
KY | en-GB | Free | 1 | 4.0 | 2.21.0 |
RS | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2.21.0 |
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Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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description updated
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
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subtitle updated
Build Words, Play with Friends
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name updated
NYT Crossplay: Word Games
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Version 2.21.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.20.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.19.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Version 2.18.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Version 2.17.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Version 2.16.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
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Version 2.15.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.14.0 released
This version of Crossplay introduces a new way for you to connect with your friends using a unique Friend Code. You can invite and accept Friend Code invites via the Friends Tab.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.13.1 released
This version fixes a crash on launch experienced by some users on iOS 18.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.13.0 released
This version adds Cross Bot for games against the computer. Now you can analyze your moves in every game of Crossplay, not just ones against other people.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.11.0 released
This version includes an update that remembers the order you organize your letter tiles in, even when you leave and come back.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.10.0 released
Crossplay is now available in more countries:
Switzerland, Norway, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Chile, Bahamas, Iceland, Jamaica, Pakistan, Guatemala, U.S. Virgin Islands, Serbia, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago and the Cayman I
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Version 2.9.0 released
This version addresses an issue where the dictionary may show valid words as invalid.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.8.1 released
This version addresses an issue where the game could get stuck after playing a turn against a bot.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.8.0 released
This version addresses an issue where passing the first turn in a game against the computer could cause the computer to get stuck on its turn until an app restart.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.7.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.6.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.5.0 released
This version contains a fix to address the Tile Bag not displaying the correct number of remaining tiles.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.4.0 released
This version contains new animations celebrating high-scoring words, and a new setting to disable automatic zooming when placing letter tiles on the game board.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.3.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.2.0 released
This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.1.1 released
This version contains fixes to address a refresh issue on the Suggested Matches list, and other improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 2.1.0 released
This update includes performance improvements that make Crossplay features faster and more reliable, as well as some small visual upgrades.
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Version 2.0.0 released
This version contains updates for the official Crossplay launch. Go word to word in this 2-player word game from New York Times Games.
Have feedback? Email us.
nytgames@nytimes.com
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Version 1.23.1 released
This update includes performance improvements that make Crossplay features faster and more reliable.
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