Website Description:
Welcome to the New York Times Crosswords, the premier online destination for crossword enthusiasts and puzzle lovers worldwide. As the digital home of the most famous puzzle in the world, we offer a daily intellectual challenge that has defined the genre for decades. Whether you're a seasoned solver seeking a tough mental workout or a newcomer looking to sharpen your mind, our platform provides an unparalleled puzzle experience.
Dive into our extensive collection of puzzles, updated daily with a new Monday-through-Saturday crossword, each meticulously crafted to increase in difficulty as the week progresses. Test your skills with our iconic Sunday puzzle, the largest and most ambitious of the week. For a quick break, enjoy our beloved Mini Crossword, a satisfying 5x5 puzzle that can be solved in seconds. Beyond the daily offerings, explore our vast archives boasting thousands of classic puzzles, allowing you to play any day's crossword from the past.
Our platform is designed for seamless play on any device. Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface with smart features like "Check" and "Reveal" options to help you learn, an automatic timer to track your progress, and a built-in crossword solver and dictionary for those stubborn clues. Compete with friends and the community on our leaderboards, or enjoy a peaceful session with no pressure.
The New York Times Crossword is more than a game; it's a cultural institution. It connects a global community of solvers who share a passion for wordplay, trivia, and the thrill of filling in that final square. Subscribe to unlock unlimited access to our entire puzzle suite, including our exclusive Variety Puzzles like the Spelling Bee, Vertex, and Tiles, which offer fresh and engaging ways to test your brain.
Key Features:
- Free Daily Mini Crossword: A quick, fun puzzle perfect for beginners and experts alike.
- Daily Classic Crossword: A new puzzle every day, with difficulty that scales from Monday (easiest) to Saturday (most challenging).
- Massive Puzzle Archives: Access thousands of past puzzles for endless solving.
- Smart Solving Tools: Use hints, check your answers, and learn as you play.
- Community & Competition: See how your times compare on our global leaderboards.
- Crossword Subscription: Gain full access to all puzzles, including the Sunday Crossword and exclusive variety games.
Bookmark NYTimes.com/Crosswords and make solving our world-class puzzles a part of your daily routine. Challenge yourself, learn something new, and join the millions who make The New York Times Crossword the most trusted name in puzzles.