4.8★
103.1K reviews
2026-01-20
Released
2026-03-10
Last Updated
Rankings
| Category | Collection | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMES_WORD | top-free | #2 | 2026-03-12 |
| GAMES_ARCADE | top-free | #6 | 2026-03-12 |
| GAMES | top-free | #12 | 2026-03-12 |
| all | top-free | #115 | 2026-03-12 |
About NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell free?
Yes, NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell is free to download.
What is the rating of NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell?
NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell has a 4.8 out of 5 star rating based on 103.1K reviews on the Apple App Store.
Who made NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell?
NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell was developed by The New York Times Company. Visit their website at https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/the-new-york-times-company/id284862086?uo=2.