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The New York Times has placed its hit Mini Crossword game under a paywall
The popular game has existed for more than a decade
The Mini Crossword is now only "available to anyone with a New York Times subscription that includes access to Games"
The New York Times has placed its hit Mini Crossword game, which has existed for more than a decade , under a paywall.
The move was implemented on Wednesday, Aug. 27, The Florida Times-Union reported, citing the help section for the online game.
"The Mini Crossword is a smaller version of the New York Times Crossword puzzle and is available to anyone with a New York Times subscription that includes access to Games — All Access, Home Delivery, and Games subscriptions," the website reads.
In a statement to PEOPLE, Th