Mini Crossword.meOct 17, 2026
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Daily fresh puzzle

A fresh 5×5 for your daily routine. Quick to start, satisfying to finish.

Smart hints

Check or reveal a square, word, or the whole grid when you're stuck.

Track your streak

Solve every day to keep your flame burning. Your progress saves automatically.

About the Mini

The mini crossword, made for every day

A quick 5×5 crossword with clever clues, satisfying crossings, and no subscription required. Solve it with your morning coffee, during a break, or whenever you have a few minutes.

A small puzzle with a big tradition

Crosswords have been part of the daily routine for generations. The mini crossword keeps the same satisfying interplay of clues and crossings in a compact 5×5 grid designed for shorter solving sessions.

Small does not mean effortless. A good mini still delivers misdirection, recognition, and that rewarding “aha” moment when the final answers fall into place.

Why play a daily mini?

  • It fits your schedule. Enjoy a focused word puzzle without setting aside a long session.
  • It keeps your mind active. Practice vocabulary, recall, lateral thinking, and pattern recognition.
  • It builds a satisfying routine. Return each day, track your progress, and maintain your streak.
  • It is easy to share. Compare solving times and challenge friends to beat yours.

Free to play—no app required

Play every puzzle in your browser without installing an app or creating an account. Your progress saves automatically on your device, while an optional account lets you keep additional solve history and statistics.

Explore the archive of past puzzles, use hints when you need a nudge, and return for another daily mini. Autosave, timers, and streak tracking support the experience without getting in the way of the grid.

Designed for a fair, focused solve

Every answer is supported by crossings, so a difficult clue still gives you another way in. The compact grid rewards both quick recognition and patient deduction without requiring specialist controls or a lengthy tutorial.

Start as a guest, pause when life interrupts, and continue from the same device. If you get stuck, choose how much help you want: check one square, reveal a word, or view the complete answers only when you are ready.

How to play the mini crossword

  1. Select any open square to begin.
  2. Enter letters using your physical keyboard or the on-screen mobile keyboard.
  3. Tap the active square or clue bar to switch between Across and Down.
  4. Use Check or Reveal when you need help.
  5. Complete the grid to see your time and continue your streak.

Want to improve? Read our guides to solving mini crosswords, common crossword abbreviations, and crosswordese.