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NYT Mini Crossword Goes Subscription-Only, Users Frustrated

8/29/2025

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The New York Times Mini Crossword will require a subscription starting August 27, 2025.
Users have voiced frustration online, with some considering canceling their subscriptions.
Free crossword alternatives are available from USA Today, LA Times, and Seattle Times.
A NYT spokesperson confirmed that other games will still be accessible for free.

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The New York Times Mini Crossword will require a subscription starting August 27, 2025.
Users have voiced frustration online, with some considering canceling their subscriptions.
Free crossword alternatives are available from USA Today, LA Times, and Seattle Times.
A NYT spokesperson confirmed that other games will still be accessible for free.