Editorial review: NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword APK and install guide

A useful APK page for NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword has to do more than repeat a store description. It should explain what kind of user the word listing is for, where the APK source points, what fields are missing, and which signals deserve a second look. This profile starts with com.nytimes.crossword, The New York Times Company, version 6.15.0, Not published by official listing, and Check official listing before install, then adds install-readiness notes around those facts.

The official short summary says: "A collection of engaging word and logic games with puzzles for all skill levels". opskd treats that as a claim to verify, not as a complete review, because store copy often emphasizes features while leaving permissions, account requirements, monetization, and source status for the user to check separately.

5,000,000+ installs gives enough public footprint to compare the app with alternatives, while still leaving room for careful review of support links and update cadence. 4.8 out of 5 across 118,071 ratings is a strong popularity signal, but it should still be read beside update freshness, privacy posture, and the exact developer name. High ratings can indicate satisfaction, yet they do not prove that permissions, pricing, or account requirements fit your use case.

The listing has been updated within the past year, about 99 days ago. That is acceptable for many categories, but the official listing should still be checked for compatibility notes and recent user feedback.

Who this APK listing is for

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is most relevant for players who enjoy vocabulary practice, spelling, crosswords, anagrams, word search, or language-based brain training. A good fit means the app's stated purpose, screenshots, rating pattern, developer identity, and official source all support the same story. If you only need a quick category browse, compare it with nearby word alternatives; if you are close to installing, slow down and check the APK identity rows first.

  • Best fit: players who enjoy vocabulary practice, spelling, crosswords, anagrams, word search, or language-based brain training.
  • Review focus: dictionary quality, language support, hint fairness, difficulty pacing, offline play, and whether repeated levels feel meaningful.
  • Current public signal: 5,000,000+ installs and 4.8 out of 5 rating data.

APK source and identity

This page exposes APK metadata for the listing but does not claim to host a standalone APK package. That distinction is intentional. Use the package name, version, file size field, Android requirement, and official listing link as comparison points when you verify the app outside opskd.

  • Package: com.nytimes.crossword.
  • Version shown: 6.15.0.
  • Source status: APK metadata only.
  • Integrity status: No standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet.

Listing quality signals

The useful signals for NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword are not only the headline score. opskd reads the listing through category fit, developer transparency, version clarity, source status, screenshot availability, privacy policy access, and whether the official description makes specific claims that can be checked. For word, the most important review focus is dictionary quality, language support, hint fairness, difficulty pacing, offline play, and whether repeated levels feel meaningful.

  • Ads or ad-like wording appear in the listing, so review whether placement interrupts active tasks or gameplay.
  • Online, social, or leaderboard features can add account, moderation, and notification considerations.
  • Category fit matters here: for word, the review focus is dictionary quality, language support, hint fairness, difficulty pacing, offline play, and whether repeated levels feel meaningful.

Trust checks before install

For word games, permissions can matter as much as the feature list. review supported languages, ad frequency, in-app purchases, offline behavior, and whether progress can be restored on a new device. A privacy policy is especially important when the app handles documents, children's activity, learning progress, files, cloud sync, user accounts, location, chat, or social features. If a permission does not fit the app's purpose, treat that as a reason to slow down and verify the developer's explanation.

  • Developer website — Check ownership, support channels, and product documentation from The New York Times Company.
  • Privacy policy — Review what data may be collected, shared, or retained.
  • Official listing — Confirm the current version, rating, screenshots, and install availability.

Decision checklist

Use this checklist before acting on NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword. It is designed for quick comparison across all APK listings on opskd, so every app keeps the same core fields visible while the surrounding review notes adapt to category, rating, update freshness, and source status.

  • Confirm that com.nytimes.crossword matches the official listing before trusting any install path.
  • Compare version 6.15.0, file size Not published by official listing, and Android requirement: Check official listing before install.
  • Review The New York Times Company's privacy policy and support links, especially if the app asks for accounts, files, location, camera, microphone, contacts, or cloud sync.
  • Treat 4.8 out of 5 and 5,000,000+ installs as discovery signals, not proof that the app is safe or right for your device.

Bottom line: NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword is worth considering only if its package name, developer, source status, version, Android requirement, privacy policy, and permission profile all make sense for your use case. opskd keeps every APK listing exposed while adding this review layer so the page offers more than copied store text and gives you a clearer path before installing.

Official listing description

This is the official app listing description provided for reference. It does not mean opskd hosts a direct APK file for this app.

New York Times Games is the essential app for anyone who loves word, logic and number games. Free to download, the app offers new word and number puzzles daily for every skill level.

App Features and Games:

NEW: PIPS
- Try our new numbers game, find the right spot for each domino and fill the board.
- Meet the conditions using your number puzzle skills.
- Play three puzzles daily: Easy, medium and hard.

THE CROSSWORD
- The classic daily New York Times puzzle you love.
- Crack clues and fill the grid with answers.
- Crosswords increase in difficulty throughout the week.

WORDLE
- The official Wordle, a word-guessing game created by Josh Wardle.
- Can you guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries or less?
- Analyze your guesses and improve your skills with Wordle Bot.

CONNECTIONS
- Group words that share a common thread.
- Train your brain and organize 16 terms into four categories using word associations and strategy.
- Analyze your guesses and see how you stack up with Connections Bot.

SPELLING BEE
- Is spelling your strong suit?
- See how many words you can create with 7 letters.
- Build more words to earn more points.

SUDOKU
- Looking for a numbers game, minus the math?
- Use logic and pattern recognition to solve the number puzzle.
- Fill each 3x3 set of boxes with numbers 1 to 9.
- Play a new puzzle every day in easy, medium or hard mode.

STRANDS
- Try this classic word search, with a twist.
- Find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme.

THE MINI CROSSWORD
- All the fun of the Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds.
- A spin on our original word game, with simpler clues.
- Puzzles don’t increase in difficulty throughout the week.

TILES
- Unwind with a pattern-matching game.
- The key is to match elements consecutively.
- Can you keep your chain going?

LETTER BOXED
- Create words using letters around the square.
- Test your word-making skills with daily puzzles.

BADGES
- Earn badges for Spelling Bee, Wordle and Connections.
- Celebrate your streaks and wins.

STATS
- Looking for your longest solving streak?
- Wondering how many puzzles you’ve solved?
- Track your progress with stats for the Crossword, Spelling Bee, Wordle, Connections and Strands.
- Plus, monitor your average solve times.

LEADERBOARD
- Add friends and follow daily scores across Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and the Mini.
- Plus, explore your score history to see how your word game scores stack up over time.

PUZZLE ARCHIVE
- Subscribers can solve over 10,000 past puzzles from New York Times Games.
- Explore puzzle archives for Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and the Crossword.

HINTS
- Find tips and strategize with fellow solvers in the forums. Just tap the light bulb while playing.
- Available for Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and Strands.

BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES GAMES APP, you agree to:
• The New York Times Privacy Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy
• The New York Times Cookie Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/cookie-policy
• The New York Times California Privacy Notices: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice
• The New York Times Terms of Service: https://www.nytimes.com/content/help/rights/terms/terms-of-service.html
Application popularity
94%
  • 118,071 ratings
  • 10,355 reviews

APK details

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword APK identity, source status, and install checks.

Open official listing
  • Package namecom.nytimes.crossword
  • Version6.15.0
  • File sizeNot published by official listing
  • Android requirementCheck official listing before install
  • APK sourceOfficial Google Play listing only
  • Integrity checkNo standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet
  • Safety noteInstall only after checking the official listing and requested permissions.
APK source checkopskd does not host a direct APK for this listing yet. We show the package name, version, file size, Android requirement, and official listing so you can verify the app before leaving the page.

App Information

  • DeveloperThe New York Times Company
  • CategoryWord
  • Version6.15.0
  • Installs5,000,000+
  • UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
  • ReleasedNov 17, 2016
  • Content ratingEveryone
  • Android versionAndroid
  • SizeUnknown

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