By Knexio · Updated May 2026
Fill the 5×5 grid using Across and Down clues. Click a cell and type.
Mini Crossword is a compact word puzzle designed for quick, satisfying solves. You read the Across and Down clues, type letters into the grid, and let crossing answers narrow down the possibilities. Because the board is small, every clue has outsized importance, and one correct entry can unlock several more.
The fastest solves usually start with the clues you know immediately. Those anchor words give you a letter map, and that map makes the harder clues easier to reason through. On a small grid, a single crossing letter can eliminate several wrong guesses.
Yes. You can play it in your browser without paying, downloading, or signing in.
Click a square, type letters, and use the crossing clues to confirm that the answer fits the grid.
Start with whichever clue you know first. A few easy anchors are enough to make the rest of the puzzle much clearer.
Revisit clue tense, plurality, and letter count. Then use the crossings to eliminate answers that almost fit.
Yes. The layout is responsive, so the clue list and grid work well on phones and tablets.
Yes. You can play the daily puzzle or switch to random mode for a fresh grid.
This is a fun browser game that you can play for free. Enjoy this entertaining game with simple controls and engaging gameplay.
Our version is built from scratch in vanilla JavaScript, optimized for performance across all devices. The game runs entirely in your browser, with no downloads or installations required. All progress is saved locally in your browser's storage.
Like all games on Knexio, This Game is completely free to play. We support our games through non-intrusive advertisements that never interfere with the gameplay experience.