NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

Step into the world of New York Times Games, the ultimate app for word, number, and logic puzzle lovers! Whether you’re a casual player or a dedicated puzzle master, NYT Games delivers daily challenges that entertain, engage, and sharpen your mind. 

With new puzzles every day, players can tackle challenges suited to their skill level, track their progress, and even compete with friends. Beyond just fun, NYT Games exercises your logic, vocabulary, and problem-solving abilities, making it the perfect mix of entertainment and mental workout.

Word & Logic Games

· WORDLE: Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries or less. Analyze your guesses and improve with Wordle Bot.

· THE CROSSWORD: The classic daily New York Times puzzle. Solve clues and fill the grid as difficulty increases through the week.

· SPELLING BEE: Build as many words as possible using 7 letters and earn points for longer words.

· CONNECTIONS: Organize 16 words into 4 categories. Use strategy and word associations to train your brain.

Number & Pattern Games

· SUDOKU: Fill 3x3 boxes with numbers 1–9 using logic and pattern recognition. Available daily in easy, medium, or hard difficulty.

· PIPS (New!): Place dominoes correctly to fill the board. Solve 3 puzzles daily with increasing difficulty.

· TILES: Match elements consecutively to keep your chain going and unwind with pattern-based gameplay.

Quick & Fun Challenges

· THE MINI CROSSWORD: Solve in seconds with simpler clues than the full Crossword.

· STRANDS: Discover hidden words in a themed word search with a twist.

· LETTER BOXED: Create words from letters around a square to test your vocabulary.

Achievements & Progress Tracking

· BADGES: Earn badges for Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections to celebrate streaks and wins.

· STATS: Track your longest streaks, average solve times, and total puzzles solved.

· LEADERBOARD: Compete with friends and compare scores across Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, and the Mini.

Extended Content & Hints

· PUZZLE ARCHIVE: Subscribers can access over 10,000 past puzzles for Crossword, Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee.

· HINTS: Tap the lightbulb for tips and strategies in Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and Strands.

FAQs

1. What types of games are available in NYT Games?

NYT Games includes Wordle, Crossword, Spelling Bee, Connections, Sudoku, Pips, Tiles, Letter Boxed, Strands, and the Mini Crossword.

2. Are the puzzles updated daily?

Yes! New puzzles are available every day across all games, with varying difficulty levels for every skill level.

3. Can I track my progress and achievements?

Absolutely! The app tracks stats like streaks, average solve times, badges earned, and leaderboard rankings.

4. Do I need a subscription to access all puzzles?

Some puzzles are free, but subscribers gain access to the Puzzle Archive with over 10,000 past puzzles.

5. Are there hints or tools to help solve puzzles?

Yes! Tap the lightbulb icon to access hints and strategies in Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and Strands.

Version History

v6.1.0—3 Nov, 2025

This version contains Dark Mode for the entire Games app, letting you play comfortably in any setting.

Have feedback? Email us. nytgames@nytimes.com

v6.0.0—27 Oct, 2025

This version contains improvements to keep you solving smoothly!

Have feedback? Email us. nytgames@nytimes.com