Play Mini Crossword online
Mini Crossword is a compact clue puzzle where Across and Down answers meet in one grid. Each solved word gives letters to its neighbours, so a clue that looks impossible at first may become clear later. I included co-op for sharing that process with a friend instead of racing on separate boards.
How to play
- Open Mini Crossword and choose solo play or an online co-op room.
- Read an Across or Down clue and select its square in the grid.
- Type your answer. Tap the square again or press Space to change direction.
- Use crossing letters to work through clues you could not solve at first.
- Fill the grid, checking uncertain answers as needed, until the puzzle is complete.
Modes and a useful starting point
Available modes: solo play, online co-op with a friend. A daily puzzle is available too.
Pencil lets you enter lighter letters while you are unsure. Check marks wrong letters; Reveal supplies an answer and records the solve as helped. In co-op, both people share the grid and can see checking and reveals. Start with a clue you feel confident about, then revisit its crossing words rather than forcing guesses into every blank.
Free in your browser, with no sign-ups and no ads.