A small crossword grid with across and down clues. Click a square, type letters, and move between words with the clue list. The grid validates as you fill — finish when every cell is correct.
Sized for a short break, not a Sunday newspaper marathon.
How to play Mini Crossword
- Click a cell to select it; type letters to fill.
- Numbers match the clue list for across and down entries.
- Use clues to infer crossing letters — each intersection must satisfy both words.
- Complete the grid to win. New game loads another mini puzzle.
Strategy tips
- Fill the longest clue you know first — crossings help shorter words.
- If two letters conflict, the across word is often wrong — revisit that clue.
- Plural clues usually mean plural answers; watch clue tense and grammar hints.
- Stuck on one corner? switch to the opposite corner and work inward.
- Pair with Penta Daily for a word double without a large grid commitment.
Common questions
Is this a new crossword every day?
New game shuffles available mini grids. For a date-fixed word puzzle, use Penta Daily.
