The New York Times Crosswords DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

The New York Times Crosswords

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperBudcat Creations
PublisherMajesco Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

The New York Times Crosswords is a puzzle game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Budcat Creations and published by Majesco Entertainment.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.

Budcat Creations also made Nacho Libre for the DS.

The New York Times Crosswords is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The New York Times Crosswords is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

The New York Times Crosswords gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

The New York Times Crosswords walkthroughs & guides

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The New York Times Crosswords FAQ

When did The New York Times Crosswords come out on the DS?

The New York Times Crosswords was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made The New York Times Crosswords?

It was developed by Budcat Creations and published by Majesco Entertainment.

Is The New York Times Crosswords multiplayer?

No. The New York Times Crosswords is a single-player game.

How long does The New York Times Crosswords take to play?

As a puzzle game, The New York Times Crosswords typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The New York Times Crosswords on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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