NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword IPA
by The New York Times Company
- 4.8 293.4K ratings
- v6.43.0Version
- 140.3 MBSize
- iOS 18.0+Requires
- 12+Age
Free · 140.3 MB · iOS 18.0 or later
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword screenshots
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword for iPhone & iPad
New York Times Games is the essential app for anyone who loves word, logic and number games. Guess the Wordle, solve the Crossword or build words in Spelling Bee. Free to download, the app offers new puzzles daily for every skill level.
App Features and Games:
NEW: THE MIDI CROSSWORD
- Crush this clever midsize word puzzle.
- Just-right size between the Mini and the Crossword.
- Enjoy approachable clues, special puzzles and a path to daily wins.
THE CROSSWORD
- The classic daily New York Times puzzle you love.
- Crack clues and fill the grid with answers.
- Crosswords increase in difficulty throughout the week.
WORDLE
- The official Wordle, a word-guessing game.
- Can you guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries or less?
- Analyze your guesses and improve your skills with Wordle Bot.
CONNECTIONS
- Group words that share a common thread.
- Organize 16 terms into four categories using word associations and strategy in this brain teaser
- Analyze your guesses and see how you stack up with Connections Bot.
SPELLING BEE
- Is spelling your strong suit?
- See how many words you can create with 7 letters.
- Build more words to earn more points.
SUDOKU
- Looking for a numbers game, minus the math?
- Fill each 3x3 set of boxes with numbers 1 to 9.
- Play a new puzzle every day in easy, medium or hard mode.
STRANDS
- Try this classic word search, with a twist.
- Find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme.
- How many words can you find?
THE MINI CROSSWORD
- All the fun of the Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds.
- A spin on our original word game, with simpler clues.
- Puzzles don’t increase in difficulty throughout the week.
PIPS
- Find the right spot for each domino.
- Leverage logic and arrange dominoes in this brain teaser.
- Play three puzzles daily: Easy, medium and hard.
TILES
- Unwind with a pattern-matching game.
- The key is to match elements consecutively.
- Can you keep your chain going?
LETTER BOXED
- Build words using letters around the square.
- Test your word-making skills with daily puzzles.
- Connect characters and see how many words you can create.
BADGES
- Earn badges for Spelling Bee, Wordle and Connections.
- Celebrate your streaks and wins.
STATS
- Looking for your longest solving streak?
- Wondering how many puzzles you’ve solved?
- Track your progress with stats for the Crossword, Spelling Bee, Wordle, Connections and Strands.
- Plus, monitor your average solve times.
LEADERBOARD
- Add friends and follow daily scores across Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and the Mini.
- Plus, explore your score history to see how your word game scores stack up over time.
PUZZLE ARCHIVE
- Subscribers can solve over 10,000 past puzzles from New York Times Games.
- Explore puzzle archives for Wordle, Connections, Strands, Spelling Bee, the Crossword and the Mini.
HINTS
- Find tips and strategize with fellow solvers in the forums. Just tap the light bulb while playing.
- Available for Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and Strands.
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What's new in NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword v6.43.0
Sep 22, 2026Play football-themed puzzles for a limited time. Solve the Mini Crossword, Connections and more in this themed set of puzzles from the archives. Access ends September 30.
Have feedback? Email us at nytgames@nytimes.com
How to install NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword on iPhone & iPad
Method 1: With the IPA Game Store app
- Tap Get on IPA Game Store above, then download IPA Game Store in Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
- Open Settings › Profile Downloaded and tap Install. The app appears on your Home Screen.
- Open IPA Game Store and find NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword.
Method 2: From the App Store
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is also on the App Store. Installing it there means no signing and no 7-day refresh, and updates arrive automatically. View NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword on the App Store.
Method 3: Sideload an IPA you own
If you have your own copy of the IPA file, sign and install it with LiveContainer, SideStore or AltStore. Our IPA install guide compares every method.
Having trouble? See why an IPA installation fails or installing IPA on iPad.
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword compatibility & known limitations
| Minimum iOS | iOS 18.0 or later |
|---|---|
| Devices | iPhone & iPad |
| Size | 140.3 MB download, plus extra data on first launch for many games |
| Internet | Online connection required |
| Release type | Official App Store release |
| Last checked | Not yet reviewed. Version data last changed Sep 22, 2026 |
Known limitations
- Installed from the App Store, so it updates automatically and needs no signing.
- Purchases, saved progress and sign-in with Game Center or social accounts can behave differently outside the App Store.
- Needs an internet connection. Servers can change or shut down at the developer's discretion.
Is NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword safe?
Source & verification
- Source
- Official App Store release
- Type
- Official release
- Developer
- The New York Times Company
- Last verified
- Not yet reviewed
- SHA-256
- Not published
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NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword update history
| Version | Released | Size | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v6.43.0 Latest | Sep 22, 2026 | 140.3 MB | Play football-themed puzzles for a limited time. Solve the Mini Crossword, Connections and more in this themed set of puzzles from the arch… |