NYT Crossword
Crossword

NYT Crossword

The benchmark crossword, plus the daily Mini.

8.7/10★★★★★★★★★★

Our verdict

The New York Times Crossword is the benchmark every other crossword is measured against. The Monday-to-Saturday difficulty ramp means there is always a puzzle pitched at your level, and the clue writing is consistently witty without being unfair. The bite-size Mini is a perfect free on-ramp, though the full archive lives behind a subscription.

Pros

Gold-standard clue writing Difficulty ramps Monday to Saturday Huge archive plus the Mini

Cons

Full archive needs a subscription Early-week puzzles can feel too easy for veterans
Best forCrossword lovers who want depth and a daily habit
DeveloperThe New York Times
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android

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