Crossword
About Mini Crossword
A bite-size daily crossword. Tap a clue, type the answer, beat your time.
A five by five crossword, small enough to finish in a few minutes and sharp enough to feel like a proper puzzle. It suits a morning coffee or a bus stop. A new one appears every day, the same for everyone, with a clock to beat.
Tips
- Read every clue once before you type. In a grid this small, one sure answer often gives you three others.
- Take the first row and the first column first: every letter in them starts a crossing word.
- Short answers repeat across crosswords. Common vowel-heavy words turn up often, so trust your first instinct.
- Tap a square again to switch direction, and use the arrows to move between clues without lifting your hand to the grid.
- Check tells you how many letters are off, which is a gentle way to find a slip without giving the answer away.
Questions
- Is the mini crossword free?
- Yes. It is free in your browser, with no download and no account needed.
- How long does it take?
- Most people finish in two to five minutes. Your time goes on the leaderboard, so you can see how you compare.
- Is there a new mini every day?
- Yes. A fresh grid appears at midnight, and everyone gets the same one.
- Can I play earlier minis?
- Yes. Past daily grids are in the archive, one tap from the game.
- Is there a bigger crossword?
- Yes. The Midi is a nine by nine grid, and the Daily Crossword is a full fifteen by fifteen.
