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Download NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword APK 5.55.0 Universal · Android 29+

By The New York Times Company • Updated April 08, 2026
Word Games Universal Native (Java/Kotlin) 23.53 MB
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This is the universal build of NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword 5.55.0. It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.

File size: 23.5 MB   •   Min Android: 29   •   Target Android: 35   •   Version code: 5422454   •   Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin)   •   Permissions: 17

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Package Namecom.nytimes.crossword
Version Name5.55.0
Version Code5422454
ArchitectureUniversal
Min Android VersionAndroid 29 (API 35)
Main Activitycom.nytimes.games.core.activity.MainActivity
FrameworkNative (Java/Kotlin)
File Size23.53 MB
Signature (SHA1)1930FD34123C5493D7E54659548637D163678B69
File Hash (SHA256)b9b3984e702d108c432938f6b94de82c7d7c6b02804852fdb83c9c27a166fa80

What's New

This version contains Connections Bot. Analyze completed Connections puzzles to sharpen your solving strategy and see how your skills stack up.
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App Description

Keep your mind sharp with word and logic puzzles from New York Times Games. Free to download, the app offers new puzzles daily for every skill level.

App Features and Games:

NEW: STRANDS

Our latest game lets you find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme. It’s the word search you know, with a twist.

WORDLE

Play the original Wordle — created by Josh Wardle — in our app. Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries or less, and analyze your guesses with WordleBot.

SPELLING BEE

Is scrambling your strong suit? Play the daily Spelling Bee and see how many words you can make with 7 letters.

THE CROSSWORD

Subscribers can play the same daily puzzle that’s printed in The New York Times, in our app. Crosswords increase in difficulty throughout the week, so there’s something for everyone.

CONNECTIONS

Group words with a common thread in four mistakes or fewer. Analyze every puzzle with Connections Bot to see how your skills stack up.

SUDOKU

Looking for a numbers game, minus the math? Play Sudoku and fill each 3x3 set of boxes with numbers 1–9. Play a new puzzle every day in easy, medium or hard mode.

THE MINI CROSSWORD

The Mini is all the fun of The Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds. These word games don’t increase in difficulty throughout the week and feature simpler clues.

TILES

Unwind while you match elements in the day’s pattern — the key is to make consecutive matches.

LETTER BOXED

Create words using letters around the square. Letter Boxed is another fun way to test your word-making skills.

STATS

Track your progress for The Crossword, Wordle and Spelling Bee. For The Crossword, monitor your average solve times, see how many puzzles you can solve in a row, and more. Plus follow your streak on Wordle, and track how often you reach each level in Spelling Bee.

LEADERBOARDS

Add friends to your leaderboard and follow daily scores across Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and the Mini. Plus, explore your score history.

PUZZLE ARCHIVE

Subscribers can now solve over 10,000 past puzzles from Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and The Crossword.

DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS:

You can purchase a monthly or annual New York Times Games subscription.

Enjoy unlimited gameplay, The Crossword archive and more with a monthly or annual subscription. See our subscription offers for further details.

BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES GAMES APP, you agree to:

• The automatic renewal terms stated above.

• The New York Times Privacy Policy:

www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy

• The New York Times Cookie Policy:

www.nytimes.com/privacy/cookie-policy

• The New York Times California Privacy Notices:

www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice

• The New York Times Terms of Service:

www.nytimes.com/content/help/rights/terms/terms-of-service.html

Please note: A subscription to New York Times Games does not include access to any other New York Times products, including but not limited to nytimes.com, New York Times Cooking, Wirecutter, mobile news content and other apps on non-iOS devices.
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APK Permissions 17

  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
  • com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
  • com.nytimes.crossword.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
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Developer

Name: The New York Times Company

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Frequently Asked Questions about NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword APK

This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.

Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.

Android 29 (API level 35) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.

Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.

All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.