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USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

Crossword Puzzles · Free download
B Tier
Good · #30 of 40
77
4.5★9.5K ratings
Free downloadprice
2mosince update

What is USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords?

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords is a Games app that offers the USA TODAY daily crossword and Quick Cross, a shorter crossword format. It includes an archive of past crosswords and Quick Cross puzzles, along with daily horoscopes and Sudoku.

Pricing. USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Solving a new daily USA TODAY crossword each day
  • Quick crossword solves when short on time
  • Working through past puzzles from the USA TODAY archive

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Why this app is in B tier

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords scores 77 out of 100: rating 81, rating count 80, App Store search rank 45, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Play the USA TODAY daily crossword, plus Quick Cross, a full puzzle archive, horoscopes, and more - all in one app. Start your day with a fresh crossword puzzle, solve a Quick Cross when you're short on time, or explore thousands of past puzzles in the USA TODAY archive. Beyond crosswords, enjoy daily horoscopes for every sign. Features: DAILY USA TODAY CROSSWORD - Solve a new crossword puzzle every day QUICK CROSS - Fast, bite-sized crossword challenges PUZZLE ARCHIVE - Access past crosswords and Quick Cross anytime HINTS WHEN YOU’RE STUCK - Get help and keep solving PROGRESS TRACKING - Track stats and resume puzzles anytime DAILY HOROSCOPES - Explore horoscope content and zodiac insights any time. SUDOKU AND MORE - Additional puzzle formats beyond crossword Play today. Come back tomorrow. Start your streak with USA TODAY PLAY. More Information: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.usatoday.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.usatoday.com/terms/

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Questions about USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords

Is the app free to use?

It is free to download. In-app purchases: Not stated on the App Store.

What puzzles are included?

The daily USA TODAY crossword, Quick Cross, a puzzle archive of past crosswords and Quick Cross, and additional puzzle formats including Sudoku. The archive holds thousands of past puzzles.

Are there hints and progress tracking?

The listing says hints are available when you are stuck, progress tracking shows stats, and puzzles can be resumed at any time. Daily horoscopes are also included.

Is USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords free?

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords is free to download.

What is USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords good for?

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords is built for solving a new daily USA TODAY crossword each day, quick crossword solves when short on time, working through past puzzles from the USA TODAY archive. It sits in the crossword puzzles list on AppTierList.

Is USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords worth it?

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords is B tier, ranked #30 of 40 crossword puzzle apps with a score of 77 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 9,476 ratings. Good, and 29 apps rank above it.

How does USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords compare to Wordington?

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords is B tier at 77; Wordington is B tier at 78. Wordington ranks higher. USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords is free to download, Wordington is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords updated?

USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords was last updated on 2026-09-03, 51 days ago.

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Lists
Crossword Puzzles (B tier, #30) · Puzzle Games (#1504, beyond the tiered top)
Tier
B (Good)
Score
77 / 100
Rank in list
#30 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.5 out of 5
Number of ratings
9,476
Recent reviews
2.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(51 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Solving a new daily USA TODAY crossword each day, Quick crossword solves when short on time, Working through past puzzles from the USA TODAY archive
Requires
iOS 16.6 or later
Size
84 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Maker
unclaimed
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