NYT Crossplay Solver & Cheat Guide
Everything you need to win at NYT Crossplay — a word finder that shows every word from your tiles, complete letter values, tile distribution, strategy guides, and a point calculator.
NYT Crossplay Word Finder
Enter your 7 tiles and instantly see every word you can form, ranked by Crossplay point value.
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Crossplay Letter Values (Quick Reference)
| Points | Letters |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | A, E, I, O, U, L, N, R, S, T |
| 2 pts | D, G |
| 3 pts | B, C, M, P |
| 4 pts | F, H, V, W, Y |
| 5 pts | K |
| 8 pts | J, X |
| 10 pts | Q, Z |
Complete Crossplay Guide
Letter Values
Complete point breakdown for every letter tile in Crossplay.
Tile Distribution
How many of each tile exist — plan your plays with probability.
Point Calculator
Calculate the exact score for any word with premium squares.
Strategy Guide
Master premium squares, round multipliers, and tile management.
How to Win
Proven tips to maximize your Crossplay score every game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NYT Crossplay?
NYT Crossplay is the New York Times tile-based word game played on a 15×15 Scrabble-style board. Players form words from a rack of 7 tiles across 5 rounds, with each round applying a score multiplier.
Is the NYT Crossplay solver free to use?
Yes. Our Crossplay word finder is completely free. Enter your tiles and it instantly shows every word you can form along with its point value.
Does NYT Crossplay use the same letter values as Scrabble?
Yes — Crossplay uses standard Scrabble point values. Common vowels like A, E, I, O, U are worth 1 point. Rare letters like Q and Z are worth 10 points.
Can I use blank tiles in Crossplay?
Yes. Use ? or _ in the solver to represent a blank tile that can stand in for any letter.
How do round multipliers work in Crossplay?
Each round multiplies your word score by the round number. Round 1 is 1×, Round 2 is 2×, and so on up to Round 5 at 5×. This makes high-scoring words more valuable in later rounds.
What are the best words to play in Crossplay?
Short words using high-value letters on premium squares are often best. Words like QI (11 pts), ZA (11 pts), ZAX (19 pts), and QUIZ (22 pts) can score massive points when landing on a Triple Word square.