USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords
#14,360 of 718,701 by ratings on Apple · #5,552 of 124,806 in Games
First seen by this census 09/05/2026 — the store does not publish a creation date
Last updated 09/03/2026
Tracked since 09/05/2026
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Category: Games
Description
Play the USA TODAY daily crossword, plus Quick Cross, a full puzzle archive, horoscopes, and more - all in one app.
Start your day with a fresh crossword puzzle, solve a Quick Cross when you're short on time, or explore thousands of past puzzles in the USA TODAY archive.
Beyond crosswords, enjoy daily horoscopes for every sign.
Features:
DAILY USA TODAY CROSSWORD
- Solve a new crossword puzzle every day
QUICK CROSS
- Fast, bite-sized crossword challenges
PUZZLE ARCHIVE
- Access past crosswords and Quick Cross anytime
HINTS WHEN YOU’RE STUCK
- Get help and keep solving
PROGRESS TRACKING
- Track stats and resume puzzles anytime
DAILY HOROSCOPES
- Explore horoscope content and zodiac insights any time.
SUDOKU AND MORE
- Additional puzzle formats beyond crossword
Play today. Come back tomorrow. Start your streak with USA TODAY PLAY.
More Information:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.usatoday.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.usatoday.com/terms/
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History
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