A quick five-by-five crossword you can finish in a couple of minutes. Solve the across and down clues, and load a fresh grid whenever you like.
The Mini Crossword is a quick, friendly grid — five squares by five — with a short set of Across and Down clues. Fill every square so each clue's answer reads correctly, using the crossing letters to help you along.
After your crossword fix, try Spelling Bee to build words from seven letters, Connections to find hidden groups, or Wordle Unlimited for endless guessing. Looking for a word? Our word lists and finders can help.
Fill every square so that each numbered Across and Down clue spells its answer. Click a square to start typing; the highlighted clue shows what you are solving. Crossing letters help you confirm answers in both directions.
Click a square you are already on to flip between Across and Down, or simply tap a clue from the list to jump straight to that entry. The clue bar above the grid always shows your current clue.
Check marks any incorrect letters so you can fix them, while Reveal fills in the full solution if you get stuck. Use them as much or as little as you like — there is no scoring penalty.
It is a compact five-by-five grid, the same bite-size format as a daily mini. Most puzzles take just a couple of minutes, which makes it a perfect quick brain break.
No. This Mini Crossword is unlimited — press New puzzle to load a fresh grid whenever you want, rather than waiting for one release a day.
No. This is our own original puzzle with independently built grids and clues. It plays in the same quick mini-crossword style but is not affiliated with or copied from anyone.
