USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

Daily Crosswords & Sudoku

9.3K ratings
243 reviews
With Ads#88 in top-grossing Word
🎮 Games
🧩 Puzzle
📝 Word
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2023
  • August 10, 2026

Features

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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's New in USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

4.0.0

August 10, 2026

This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

Subscription plans

USA TODAY Crossword

Monthly Subscription

$2.991 Month
1 Month trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 88-6

Word games

This game dropped -6 positions in Word games chart.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

Original

I'm glad you went back to original format

Puzzles Don’t Open

Waste of time and aggregation when puzzles won’t open.

Disappointed

It won’t recognize my login after numerous attempts and work arounds. Even as a subscriber I am still prompted that I need to subscribe to access beyond the 2 free crosswords. With years of stats that I’d like to keep, forced to find something that works.

App Change

Glad you went back to the previous version

Ads

I have paid an annual fee to plan without ads. But the ads continue to roll in between each game. I have reported in the past without results. Payment was for yearly amount. Feel like I am stuck seeing ads. USA needs to stop tricking customers.

Developer apps

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

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.