The Mini Crossword
PuzzleA bite-sized daily crossword you can solve in minutes
About The Mini Crossword
The Mini Crossword is the espresso shot of crossword solving: a compact grid designed to be finished in minutes, sometimes seconds. Clues skew playful and current, rewarding quick pattern recognition over arcane vocabulary.
Speedrunners care about downs-before-across technique - locking the short verticals first cascades fills everywhere. Beating your personal best time is the real daily boss fight, and streaks are tracked for motivation. A fresh mini brews every morning.
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