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USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

Daily Crosswords & Sudoku

9.5K ratings
247 reviews
With Ads#72 in top-grossing Word
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Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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Released
March 8, 2023
Updated
September 3, 2026

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Developer

USA TODAY
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About

Engage your mind daily with a variety of popular puzzles including crosswords, sudoku, and quick challenges. Track your progress, access a vast archive of past puzzles, and utilize hints to overcome difficult clues. Enjoy a personalized and engaging puzzle-solving experience.

✓Daily crossword puzzles
✓Sudoku challenges
✓Quick Cross puzzles
✓Progress tracking and stats
✓Puzzle archive
✓Hint system
✓Adjustable difficulty
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What users say about USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

Reviews of USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords are mostly negative: the game is rated 4.5/5 from 9.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, maintains mental acuity. Top complaints: buggy navigation, difficult to find unplayed puzzles. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🧠Maintains mental acuity
  • ⏱️Quick to complete

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy navigation
  • 🔍Difficult to find unplayed puzzles
  • 🔍Clues hard to see
  • 💰Paywall for full access
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What's New in USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

4.1.0

September 3, 2026

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

USA TODAY Crossword

Monthly Subscription

$2.991 Month
1 Month trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📈 72+4

Word games

This game rose +4 positions in Word games chart.

Last updated on October 23, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

No Instructions

No clue what the hell kinda game this is. You’d think they’d give hints. Or is it a secret game?
PDPslady di

Needs update

Trying to use on an iPad. Apple Pencil support limited or none. Horizontal orientation using the standard keyboard leaves about 3 lines of the puzzle visible. Just awful. The web version is/was better.
Ddukebauer

Ads suck

I love your puzzles so much and I do them every day! But your ads are so messed up. And, I was playing word scramble and I got an ad every time I tried to play a word. That’s annoying!
CChrIriSes

Subscribing got me nowhere.

I subscribed, but had no access to unlimited puzzles.

I got charged for nothing. Hopefully, this gets fixed.
LLandeaux

Original

I'm glad you went back to original format
JJane3.0
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Cursor jumps to second letter

Bug

Puzzle randomly flashes and blocks input

Bug

Streak not tracking properly

Bug

App crashes or won't load

Bug

Puzzle archive not working

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Better puzzle navigation

Feature

Filter for unplayed puzzles

Feature

FAQ

What kind of puzzles does the USA TODAY PLAY app offer?

The app offers a variety of popular puzzles including daily crossword challenges, Sudoku grids, and Quick Cross puzzles. It's designed to be a comprehensive destination for puzzle enthusiasts.

Is the USA TODAY PLAY app free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It offers daily puzzles and core features without any initial cost. However, premium features are available through in-app subscriptions.

Can I track my puzzle progress and stats?

Absolutely. The app provides personalized puzzle experiences where you can monitor your statistics, pause puzzles, and adjust difficulty settings. This allows you to tailor the gaming experience to your preferences.

What if I get stuck on a puzzle clue?

If you find yourself stuck on a clue, the app offers a hint system. You can request hints to help you progress through the puzzle and keep the excitement of solving it going.

How do I manage my subscription?

Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation and renew automatically. To disable auto-renewal, you need to go into your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends.