The Game

Available on: iPhone

6615086509

Free📅13+★4.8 102616 reviews

Author : The New York Times Company

Pubish Date : Wed Sep 03 2025

Last Update Date : Tue Mar 10 2026

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.7.0Tue Mar 10 2026

This version contains improvements to keep Crossplay running smoothly.
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Requires iOS 18.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Play with friends, compete and connect with Crossplay, the first 2-player word game from NYT Games that blends socializing and strategy. Play distraction-free, build words and use built-in tools to learn, improve and win, or simply enjoy the challenge.
App Features:
COMPETE
• Take turns by placing letter tiles on a shared game board to build words and score points.
• Start a friendly competition with the leaderboard.
• Spell and sharpen your word game skills against the computer.
CONNECT
• Easily play with friends and family.
• Get matched up with equal opponents.
• Share strategies and friendly banter with in-game chats.
IMPROVE
• Get tips from Cross Bot after every 2-player game.
• Expand your vocabulary with the word of the day and a built-in dictionary.
• Check your game history and review your moves.
STATS
• Track your progress and lifetime stats, including wins and losses, average scores, longest words and more.
DISTRACTION-FREE
• Focus on your word game strategy with easy-to-play, focused gameplay.
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
• Apple Terms of Sale: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

In-Game Events

SPECIAL EVENT

Add Friends and Play

Head to head. Word to word. All in good fun.

Head to head. Word to word. All in good fun. Invite your friends and start some new games.

Starts: 3/3/2026Ends: 4/3/2026

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 102616 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

Features

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Multiplayer Co-op

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Curated Word Lists

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Daily Challenges

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Cross-device Sync

Tips

Team Synergy

Use the built-in chat to coordinate which section of the board each player is tackling to avoid double-entry and save time.

Promotion Videos

EXCLUSIVE: The New York Times Reveals Crossplay, Its Newest Game in 2026 - YouTube

News on this game

A New Word Game Brings Competition, and Trash Talk

Crossplay, the first of its kind from The Times, pits puzzlers against each other on a shared board.

The New York Times - Tue Feb 03 2026

New York Times Games Introduces First 2-Player Word Game, Crossplay

Get ready to bring your A-to-Z game. We're launching our first-ever 2-player game, Crossplay, designed for real-time competition and social...

The New York Times Company - Tue Jan 20 2026

NYT Games’ Scrabble-like game Crossplay is a dream come true

This new Scrabble-inspired game is a distraction-free alternative to ad-loaded competitors like Words With Friends.

TechCrunch - Tue Jan 20 2026

Wordle success leads NYT to launch Crossplay, its first multiplayer game

Crossplay is a Scrabble-like electronic feature that represents The New York Times' first multiplayer game.

OregonLive.com - Tue Jan 20 2026

Introducing Cross Bot

Cross Bot will analyze your games in Crossplay, a new two-player word game from The Times.

The New York Times - Tue Jan 20 2026

NYT Spelling Bee Hints for Jan. 11, 2026

Hi, busy bees! Welcome to today's Spelling Bee forum. Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips and creative...

The New York Times - Tue Jan 13 2026

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The New York Times - Sat Jan 03 2026

Download the Crossplay app.

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The New York Times - Wed Dec 03 2025

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The New York Times - Fri Oct 03 2025