The USA TODAY Crossword app delivers exactly what puzzle fans want: a clean, reliable, and intellectually stimulating daily habit. What sets this apart from other newspaper apps is the user interface; it feels modern and snappy without sacrificing the classic feel of a newsprint puzzle. The daily puzzles range from accessible on Mondays to genuine brain-busters later in the week.
I particularly appreciate the hint system, which allows you to reveal a single letter or an entire word if you're truly stumped, making it great for learners. The 'Personal Best' tracking adds a nice competitive layer for those who like to race against the clock. It’s a solid, ad-supported way to get your daily word fix without a mandatory subscription to the full paper.
Available on: iPhone, iPad
Version 2.20.0Wed Feb 04 2026
• We've resolved several bugs and improved performance
Elevate your puzzle-solving skills with the USA TODAY Crossword & Sudoku app! Challenge yourself daily with our renowned crossword puzzles, sudoku grids, and Quick Cross while keeping track of your progress, all in one ultimate puzzle games app.
• DAILY CROSSWORD CHALLENGE: Start your day with our iconic daily crossword puzzle, a brain teaser loved by millions. Free to play and accessible anytime, anywhere.
• PERSONALIZED PUZZLE EXPERIENCE: Monitor your stats, pause puzzles, and change difficulty settings for a tailored gaming experience.
• PUZZLE ARCHIVE: Delve into over a decade's worth of crossword puzzles, sudoku grids, and Quick Cross challenges. Hours of puzzle-solving fun await!
• GET PUZZLE HINTS: Stuck on a clue? Don't worry! Request hints to keep the puzzle excitement going.
• SUDOKU FUN: In addition to daily crosswords, challenge your logic with sudoku puzzles, available right at your fingertips.
• ULTIMATE PUZZLE GAMES: USA TODAY Crossword Puzzle Game & Sudoku is your one-stop destination for daily crossword, sudoku, and Quick Cross challenges, designed for puzzle enthusiasts of all levels.
Download the USA TODAY Crossword & Sudoku app today and enjoy hours of mind-bending puzzle fun. The app is free to download and play, with premium features available through in-app subscriptions. Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation and renew automatically unless you disable them in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Find more details and customer support in the app's settings.
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Requires iOS 16.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Elevate your puzzle-solving skills with the USA TODAY PLAY app, including Crosswords, Quick Cross and Sudoku! Challenge yourself daily with our renowned crossword puzzles, sudoku grids, and Quick Cross while keeping track of your progress, all in one ultimate puzzle games app.
• DAILY CROSSWORD CHALLENGE: Start your day with our iconic daily crossword puzzle, a brain teaser loved by millions. Free to play and accessible anytime, anywhere.
• PERSONALIZED PUZZLE EXPERIENCE: Monitor your stats, pause puzzles, and change difficulty settings for a tailored gaming experience.
• PUZZLE ARCHIVE: Delve into over a decade's worth of crossword puzzles, sudoku grids, and Quick Cross challenges. Hours of puzzle-solving fun await!
• GET PUZZLE HINTS: Stuck on a clue? Don't worry! Request hints to keep the puzzle excitement going.
• SUDOKU FUN: In addition to daily crosswords, challenge your logic with sudoku puzzles, available right at your fingertips.
• ULTIMATE PUZZLE GAMES: USA TODAY PLAY app is your one-stop destination for daily crossword, sudoku, and Quick Cross challenges, designed for puzzle enthusiasts of all levels.
Download the USA TODAY PLAY app today and enjoy hours of mind-bending puzzle fun. The app is free to download and play, with premium features available through in-app subscriptions. Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation and renew automatically unless you disable them in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Find more details and customer support in the app's settings.
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Experience the world-famous USA TODAY Crossword on your phone or tablet. This app offers a fresh puzzle every day, along with access to a vast archive of past challenges. Features include an intuitive grid interface, a 'check' tool to find errors, and personalized statistics to track your solving speed and streaks. Perfect for word game enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Daily fresh puzzles
Extensive crossword archive
Performance tracking and stats
Hint and error checking tools
Tapping the clue itself will toggle between 'Across' and 'Down'. You can also view the full clue list to plan your solving strategy across the entire grid.
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If you finish the daily puzzle, head to the 'Archives' section to play through years of previous puzzles categorized by difficulty and date.
No, you can play the daily crossword for free with ad-support, though a subscription may offer an ad-free experience.