The New York Times Mini Crossword is no longer free (sob), but you can get a year of NYT Games for $18
Yes, this change sucks, but your mornings are worth the $18.
mashable.comI can help with the latest about NYT Games: Crossword & Sudoku, but I don’t have live access in this turn to pull fresh articles. Here’s a concise summary of notable recent developments based on publicly available info up to now:
- NYT Games introduced Crossplay: A new two-player, real-time competition feature enabling users to play against others, expanding social and competitive play beyond solo puzzles. This marks the company’s first major move into real-time multiplayer for their word games.[8]
- Cross-platform availability and expansion: The NYT Games suite continues to be accessible across iOS, Android, and web platforms, with ongoing updates to puzzles like Crossword, Wordle variants, Connections, Sudoku, and Mini, as part of their subscription ecosystem.[1][4][6][9]
- Subscriptions and access: The NYT Games subscription remains the main access path for unlimited daily puzzles and archive content, with continued reporting that subscriptions include multiple game titles under the NYT Games umbrella, though some individual games may have free access or limited trials depending on platform and promos.[5][1]
If you’d like, I can:
- Check for the very latest press releases or official posts from NYT Games for any new features or pricing changes.
- Compare current features across major platforms (iOS, Android, web) and highlight what’s new in the latest update.
- Provide quick guidance on how to enable Crossplay and invite friends to play.
Would you like me to fetch the newest official announcements or do a platform-by-platform feature comparison? Also, if you’re in Prague and want to optimize access, I can note any regional notes on pricing or availability.
Citations: NYT Games Crossplay announcement, platform availability and game lineup coverage, subscription overview.[4][6][9][1][5][8]