Daily Puzzle
The Crossword Mini
A 5x5 crossword you solve in a minute.
7.3/10★★★★★
Our verdict
The Mini is a 5x5 crossword you can finish during a coffee refill, and that brevity is its whole charm. It delivers the satisfying click of a completed grid without the commitment of a full puzzle, which makes it a perfect daily habit. Veterans will blow through it, but as a free warm-up it is hard to beat.
Pros
Solvable in under a minute
Great daily warm-up
Free to play
Cons
Mechanic takes a round to click
Single daily board
| Best for | Players who like mixing memory with deduction |
| Developer | The New York Times |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
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