Take on New York's Best Crosswords

NYTimes Crossword is the official app of The New York Times that offers the very same puzzles that appear in the printed edition of the newspaper. In addition to the regular printed crossword, there are further options to tackle smaller puzzles.

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Challenging Word Puzzles On the Go

The NYTimes Crossword is one of the most famous puzzles in the world. With this app, you can enjoy the day's puzzle on your device. You can even practice it the night before, as it appears at 10pm, the evening before the edition goes to print. If you don't have the time to take on the daily crossword, there are options to play the mini puzzles which are short and straight to the point, for those who don't have time on their side. There are various subscription options available too, such as the opportunity to test yourself at over 20 years worth of past puzzles. Those who subscibe to the app are also granted access to the crossword on the NY Times Website.

Take On a Number of Various Crosswords

From one of the World's favourite providers of word puzzles, NYTimes Crossword is a great point of access to tackle the daily challenge on offer. With smaller and quicker options available, it's a great app for lovers of a good crossword.

  • Pros

    • A good range of different sized puzzles
    • Early access to the next day's crossword
  • Cons

    • App requires paying for a subscription
    • No puzzles other than crosswords
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