Hi there! I see you're experiencing frequent crashes with the NYT Games app on your iPad running iPadOS 16.5 (I assume you meant 16.5, since 26.5 doesn't exist yet). Let's see if we can get this sorted out together.

To start, could you tell me if the app has recently been updated to the latest version available in the App Store? Sometimes app updates contain important fixes for stability issues.

Meanwhile, here’s a step-by-step approach to troubleshoot the crashing:

1. Close the app completely: Double-tap the Home button or swipe up from the bottom (depending on your iPad model) to open the app switcher, then swipe the NYT Games app off the screen to close it fully.

2. Restart your iPad: Press and hold the power button until you see the slider, then slide to power off. Once off, press the power button again to turn it back on. This can clear temporary glitches.

3. Check for app updates: Open the App Store, tap your profile icon, scroll to see if NYT Games has an update available, and install it.

4. Update iPadOS if possible: Make sure your iPad's software is up to date by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

5. Delete and reinstall the app: If the problem persists, uninstall NYT Games by pressing and holding the app icon, then tap Remove App > Delete App. Then reinstall it from the App Store.

If you’ve already tried these or the issue remains after these steps, let me know. Also, does the crash happen during any specific game or action within the app? That info can help us find a more targeted fix.

Looking forward to your reply!