Did you wake up this morning, coffee in hand, only to find a paywall blocking your daily New York Times mini crossword, instead of finding the answers to today's crossword? If you’re staring at your screen wondering if it’s a glitch — or just feeling ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, Tiles, Wordle, Connections and more. We strive to offer puzzles for all skill levels that everyone can enjoy playing every day.

USA TODAY has launched a new digital hub called USA TODAY PLAY. The platform features puzzles, crosswords, games, horoscopes, and classic comics. A free version is available with ads. Or buy a subscription with ads. If chuckling over "Blondie" helps you ...

All good things come to a paywall eventually. - NY Times Games / Mashable Photo Composite The internet is reeling from the bad news of the day: The popular Mini Crossword from the New York Times is no longer free. The beloved daily word game is now locked ...

Sure, the Mini Crossword only takes 1 or 2 minutes to solve, but the game matters to lots of people, including me. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys ...

Follow the newest crossword jumble puzzles six days a week! You can now enjoy the online puzzles with tips, modes, and validation options with Jumble Crossword Daily! Check out the calendar to go back in time and discover even more crossword puzzles while ...

Visit play.usatoday.com for a one-stop hub for daily puzzles, crosswords, and brain teasers designed to keep your mind active and your mood lifted.