GamesNYT Crossplay: Play and Spell
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Game overview

Crossplay is a 2-player word game by NYT Games that combines competition, connection, and learning with distraction-free, strategic gameplay.

Engage with friends, challenge rivals, and stay connected through Crossplay, an innovative two-player word puzzle crafted by NYT Games that seamlessly merges social interaction with tactical gameplay. Immerse yourself in an uninterrupted environment where you can construct words, utilize integrated features to enhance your skills, and either conquer opponents or simply relish the stimulating mental exercise.

Key Highlights of the App:

CHALLENGE
• Alternate turns by positioning letter tiles on a shared board to create words and accumulate points.
• Initiate amicable rivalries with a dynamic leaderboard that tracks your progress.
• Hone your vocabulary prowess by competing against an intelligent AI opponent.

SOCIALIZE
• Effortlessly invite and play alongside friends and loved ones.
• Automatically pair with players of comparable skill levels to ensure balanced matchups.
• Exchange tactical advice and lighthearted conversations through the in-built chat system.

ENRICH
• Receive expert advice from Cross Bot after every two-player match to elevate your gameplay.
• Broaden your lexicon with a daily featured word and quick access to a comprehensive dictionary.
• Analyze your past games and evaluate your strategic decisions through detailed game history.

STATISTICS
• Monitor your advancement with an extensive summary of lifetime game data, including victories, defeats, average scores, longest words formed, and more.

FOCUSED EXPERIENCE
• Concentrate solely on your word-building strategies with straightforward and distraction-free gameplay mechanics.

By downloading the New York Times Crossplay application, you consent to the following:
• 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

Crossplay offers a unique fusion of brain-teasing entertainment and social connection, ideal for word enthusiasts eager to sharpen their abilities while enjoying friendly competition. Whether you wish to casually challenge friends or engage in strategic battles against evenly matched opponents, this app delivers a seamless and enriching word game experience.

Update date
Jan 07, 2026
Release date
Jan 21, 2026
Price
Free

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