NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell

Friendly multiplayer word game

Only for iPhone

Free · In-App Purchases

iPhone

Play with friends, compete and connect with Crossplay, a new 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 • Apple Terms of Sale: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

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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

The developer, The New York Times Company, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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  • Provider
    • The New York Times Company
  • Size
    • 102 MB
  • Category
    • Word
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 18.1 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 18.1 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    13+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Crossplay - Monthly ₹ 249
    • Crossplay - Annual ₹ 2,499
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 The New York Times Co.