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Jan 21, 2026

Crossplay: NYT's New Scrabble Clone That Will Finally Make You Feel Superior to Your Friends

NYT's new Scrabble clone Crossplay promises ad-free word gaming, but is it just another subscription trap? Discover the hilarious truth about this 'revolutionary' game.

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