Mini Crossword
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Mini Crossword gives you a crossword you can finish in a coffee break. The 5x5 grids take a few minutes, and the 7x7 weekend grids give you a little more to chew on, all with original clues written in a classic newspaper style.
It suits crossword fans looking for a quick daily habit and newcomers who find full-size grids daunting. A smooth on-screen keyboard and full support for a real keyboard make it pleasant on any device, and a par time gives you something to beat.
How to play
- Tap a square to start, and tap it again to switch between across and down.
- The clue for the highlighted word appears under the grid.
- Type letters to fill the word; the cursor moves on as you type.
- Use CHECK to mark wrong letters, or REVEAL to fill a square or a whole word if you are stuck; help lowers your stars.
- Solve without help inside the par time to earn three stars.
Controls
On a phone or tablet
Tap squares and type on the on-screen keyboard; the arrow button jumps to the next clue.
On a computer
Type on your keyboard, use the arrow keys to move, Tab for the next clue and Backspace to delete.
Game modes
Solo
Work through the archive of 5x5 and 7x7 puzzles in order.
Daily
A 5x5 on weekdays and a 7x7 at the weekend, with a streak.
Vs computer
Race a computer solver on the same grid on easy, medium or hard.
Two players
A split-screen race on the same grid on one device.
Tips
- Start with the clues you are sure of, then use the crossing letters to crack the rest.
- Short grids have few blanks, so every confirmed letter helps two words.
- Fill-in-the-blank clues are often the quickest wins.
- If a word will not fit, switch direction and try the crossing clue.
- Use CHECK before REVEAL; spotting one wrong letter is often enough.
About the game
Mini crosswords became popular as a quick daily puzzle that fits into a few spare minutes. This version keeps the familiar newspaper look and writes every clue from scratch, with a slightly bigger grid at the weekend.
On phones the grid sits above a custom keyboard sized for thumbs; on desktop you can type freely with full keyboard navigation. Coins unlock four newspaper colour themes.
Questions
- Is Mini Crossword free?
- Yes. It is free in your browser.
- Is there a new puzzle every day?
- Yes. The daily grid is a 5x5 on weekdays and a 7x7 at the weekend.
- Can I use my computer keyboard?
- Yes. Typing, arrow keys, Tab and Backspace all work.
