Mini Crossword
A quick crossword you can finish in minutes.
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How to play Mini Crossword
Goal: Fill every white square so all the across and down answers are correct.
- 1Tap a square to select it. Tap it again to switch between across and down.
- 2Read the clue above the grid and type the answer. The cursor moves to the next square for you.
- 3Use Check to mark wrong letters, or Reveal letter if you are stuck.
- 4Finish the whole grid to stop the clock. Solving without hints sets your best time.
On a computer
Click a square, type letters, Backspace to erase, arrow keys to move, Tab for the next clue
On a phone
Tap a square, then use the on-screen keyboard. Tap the clue arrows to change clues
Play a free mini crossword online. Every puzzle is freshly generated with original, family-friendly clues, and it is easy to solve on your phone.
About Mini Crossword
Mini Crossword is a small crossword puzzle you can finish in a few minutes. Each puzzle fits in a grid of up to seven by seven squares, with clues for words that run across and down. Every clue is original and family friendly.
Crosswords first appeared in a newspaper in 1913 and soon became one of the world's best loved puzzles. Mini crosswords are a modern, bite sized take on the format. Our free version builds a fresh puzzle on demand, includes a daily puzzle shared by everyone, and has Check, Reveal letter and Reveal puzzle tools if you get stuck.
It is a quick vocabulary and general knowledge workout. Type with a keyboard on desktop, or use the on-screen keyboard on your phone.
Mini crosswords are a nice way to get into crossword solving if full size puzzles feel overwhelming. The clues in our game use everyday words and straightforward wording, so they are friendly for beginners and quick for experienced solvers. Arcade Pantry is free to play with no sign up and no download. Your best results are saved only in your own browser.
Mini Crossword tips and strategy
- Start with the clues you are surest of, even if they are not the first ones.
- Use crossing letters. One letter from an across word can unlock a down word.
- Tap a selected square again to switch between across and down.
- Short words are often common: think of everyday three and four letter words first.
- Check marks wrong letters without giving the answer away, so use it before Reveal.
- Solve without any hints to set a best time.
Mini Crossword FAQ
How big is the Mini Crossword?
Each puzzle fits in a grid up to seven by seven squares with several crossing words.
Is there a daily mini crossword?
Yes. The daily puzzle is the same for everyone on a given day, and you can also play unlimited new puzzles.
How do I switch between across and down?
Tap the selected square again, or press Tab to move to the next clue.
Can I get help if I am stuck?
Yes. Check marks wrong letters, and Reveal shows one letter or the whole puzzle.
Is the Mini Crossword free?
Yes. Both the daily puzzle and unlimited puzzles are free with no account.