NYT announces Wordle J-O-I-N-S their crossword app
The New York Times Games has announced that solvers can now play Wordle on The New York Times Crossword app for iOS and Android devices.
www.inpublishing.co.ukHere’s the latest at a glance.
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The New York Times has integrated Wordle into its NYT Games ecosystem, allowing Wordle to be played within the NYT Crossword app on iOS and Android. This arrangement lets users save stats and streaks through a NYT account.[1][5]
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Wordle in the NYT Crossword app began as an announced update in 2022, with the company positioning Wordle as part of its expanding games portfolio alongside other NYT Games titles.[5][1]
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The NYT has also pursued enforcement actions against Wordle clones, asserting ownership over Wordle’s mechanics and branding in some DMCA takedown cases. This reflects broader strategic moves around their Wordle product and related knockoffs.[2]
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If you’re using the NYT Crossword app, Wordle is accessible there in addition to the web version. The app supports syncing progress and stats for subscribers.[7][5]
Illustration: If you want a quick sanity check, think of Wordle as existing in two main contexts: (1) the free web daily puzzle on Wordle’s site, and (2) the integrated Wordle experience within the NYT Games ecosystem, accessible via the Crossword app and NYT Apps.[1][7]
Would you like a short summary of the key dates and current availability, or a direct link to the NYT help page for Wordle within the app?[7]