"I am boycotting the nyt games app bc they paywalled the mini crossword. I feel hurt and betrayed. My morning routine is ruined now. I'm giving up my wordle streak for this protest so you know it's serious. pic.twitter.com/65gosYlG3R- reallyboringtbh (@reallyboringtbh) August 28, 2025"
"With the launch of Pips earlier this month, we now offer 10 distinct puzzles, a rich and diverse portfolio that reflects both the breadth of gameplay and the depth of experiences our team of puzzle editors and constructors has built,"
"I'm actually in such a rage over this," said TikTok user @ssophieice. "Screw New York Times, screw capitalism, I'm done."
The Mini Crossword has been placed behind a paywall, causing many users to encounter a paywall instead of their usual puzzle. Users on TikTok, X and Reddit expressed anger, frustration and feelings of betrayal, with multiple people saying their morning routines were disrupted and some vowing to boycott the games app. The Times acquired Wordle in January 2022 and continues to offer other free games such as Wordle, Connections, Strands and Sudoku. The Times now offers a portfolio of puzzles that includes a recently launched game called Pips and a total of ten distinct puzzles.
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