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USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

Crossword, Sudoku & More

9.3K ratings
218 reviews
With Ads#111 in top-grossing Word
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 6, 2019
  • July 13, 2026

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

Summarized from real user reviews of USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords. Based on 9.3K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

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

3.0.0

July 13, 2026

We've updated PLAY with a cleaner design — and now you can favorite your go-to content so it's always front and center. • Enjoy the daily USA TODAY Crossword, Quick Cross, and tons of games. • Explore premium comics, including Marvel titles and Spider-Man stories. • Read your daily horoscope and discover even more ways to play. Play today. Come back tomorrow. Start your streak.

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Subscription plans

USA TODAY Crossword

Monthly Subscription

$2.991 Month
1 Month trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 111-1

Word games

This game dropped -1 position in Word games chart.

Last updated on July 31, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Bring back the old app

It was so much easier to use and enjoy before the update. Now games don’t fit on the screen and it takes longer to access all of them. I’m so disappointed.
KEM1975KEM1975

Hate the new interface

I loved this app prior to recent updates. I can’t even view the full puzzle on my phone. Just not a fan and planning to cancel my subscription.
SandiPur53SandiPur53

Latest update

This last update makes it difficult to use because it is no longer formatted to fit the screen without scrolling up and down to see the blanks or to see the clue when you get to the bottom of the puzzle. It’s really a pain.
Aristotle TWKJAristotle TWKJ

Update

The new update stinks. I used to play everyday and now the puzzles time out and some don’t even appear. It’s not reliable. Very disappointing.
labberger24labberger24

New version sucks.

Change it back to old layout.
Update sucks immenselyUpdate sucks immensely
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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.