The Mini Crossword

The Mini Crossword is a daily bite-sized crossword puzzle where your mission is to fill a tiny grid in record time.

You get a compact square, usually 5x5, with clues for Across and Down. Tap a square and type. Tap again (or hit space) to toggle direction. The active clue shows at the top, and you can jump around using arrows, the clue lists, or Tab.

• Click any square to start typing.
• Tap the same square or press space to switch between Across and Down.
• Arrow keys move between squares. Tab skips to the next clue.
• Check marks wrong letters if you're stuck.
• Reveal fills the entire grid and ends your run.
• A fresh puzzle drops every day.

Why we like it:

• ✅Finishes in under five minutes, perfect for coffee breaks or commutes.
• ✅Clean interface with no clutter, just you and the puzzle.
• ✅Builds your crossword skills without the time commitment of a full grid.

Hint: Start with the shortest words first. A three-letter answer unlocks crossing letters that make the longer clues fall into place faster.