USA Today offers a popular crossword puzzle accessible through various platforms, including their website, news app, and dedicated crossword app. Access levels and features vary depending on user status: Unregistered User, Registered User, or Subscriber.
Unregistered Users can enjoy limited access to the USA Today crossword puzzle. They can play a new puzzle twice a week with access to one letter reveal and one word reveal hint per puzzle. Progress can be saved on an unfinished puzzle only on the same day it’s started and is not transferable across devices. Archived puzzles and performance statistics are not available for Unregistered Users. Ad-free access is also not included.
Registering for a free account elevates user status to Registered User, granting access to a new crossword puzzle three times per week. Registered Users can save their progress on unfinished puzzles for three days, with progress saved across multiple devices. They receive three letter and three word reveal hints per puzzle and can track their performance statistics, including solve rate, streaks, and fastest times. However, access to archived puzzles and ad-free gameplay remains unavailable for Registered Users.
Subscribers enjoy the full benefits of the USA Today crossword experience. A paid subscription unlocks daily access to new puzzles, an ad-free environment, unlimited saves and reveals, progress syncing across devices, comprehensive performance tracking, and access to archived puzzles. Subscribers to other Gannett publications, including the digital or print edition of USA Today, may already have access to the crossword puzzle as part of their existing subscription.
Free trials and promotional offers are available for eligible users who haven’t been a subscriber within the past year or meet specific criteria related to existing or past subscriptions to other Gannett publications. The offer period typically lasts for 14 days, providing subscriber-level access to the crossword. After the trial period, users revert to Registered User status unless a paid subscription is purchased. Gannett reserves the right to modify or terminate these offers.
Subscription payments are processed through EZ Pay, with automatic recurring billing. Cancellation can be requested at any time by contacting customer service or, for residents of certain states, online. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing cycle, without prorated refunds.
Various customer service channels are available for assistance, including phone, email, and an online help center. Specific contact information and operating hours are provided in the terms and conditions.
Gannett’s terms and conditions also outline limitations on liability and dispute resolution processes, including a waiver of class action claims. Users are advised to review the full terms and conditions for detailed information regarding access, subscriptions, and legal stipulations.
