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The Crossword

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  • Category: Crosswords
  • Price: Subscription – Needs a paid subscription on their site.
  • New puzzle: 10 p.m. New York time the evening before (6 p.m. for the Sunday and Monday puzzles)
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What is NYT Crossword?

The New York Times Crossword is probably the most famous crossword in the world, published since 1942. Its difficulty follows a weekly rhythm: Monday's puzzle is the easiest and each day gets harder until Saturday, which is the toughest. Sunday brings a larger grid with a playful theme. Clues are known for wordplay, and a question mark at the end of a clue is a hint that something tricky is going on. Many solvers start with Mondays and slowly work their way through the week as they learn the puzzle's habits. Daily streaks and solve-time statistics make it easy to see yourself improve. It suits anyone who enjoys words, trivia and a challenge that grows with you. The Crossword is part of the New York Times Games subscription, so you will need one to play.

How to play

  1. Click a square and type the answer to its clue.
  2. Switch between across and down clues; crossing letters help you fill gaps.
  3. Monday is easiest, Saturday hardest. Start early in the week if you're new.

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