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Go word-to-word. Challenge yourself or friends in this 2-player word board game Play with friends, compete and connect with Crossplay, a new 2-player word game from NYT Games that blends socializing and strategy. Play distraction-free, build words and use built-in tools to learn, improve and win, or simply enjoy the challenge.

Release date
January 20, 2026
Publisher
The New York Times Company
Genre
Card & Board Game

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
AndroidUnited StatesNot announcedReleasedSource
iOSUnited StatesNot announcedReleasedSource

Release date history

  1. Date announced: January 20, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: January 20, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell release?

NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell released on January 20, 2026.

What time does NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell on?

NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell is releasing on Android, iOS.

Has NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell been delayed?

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Can I pre-order NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell?

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