Free Daily Mini Crossword — No Paywall, Full Archive

A fresh 5×5 mini crossword every day at midnight Pacific Time, solvable in about a minute. No account, no subscription — and unlike most daily minis, every past puzzle stays free to play.

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What you get, in plain terms

• No paywall: today's puzzle and hundreds of archived puzzles are free. No metered plays, no "subscribe to continue."
• No account needed: open the page and solve. A free account is optional and only adds streaks, leaderboards, and friend groups.
• About a minute a day: friendly clues in a 5×5 grid — a warm-up, not a workout.
• A real archive: every past mini is playable free — most competing minis lock theirs.

FAQ

Is this mini crossword really free?

Yes — today's puzzle and the entire archive are free, with no subscription and no account required. An optional one-time purchase removes ads.

How is this different from the NYT Mini?

Same 5×5 daily format and roughly the same solve time, but there's no paywall: the archive is free, and you don't need an account for anything.

When does a new puzzle come out?

Every day at midnight Pacific Time.

Can I track my times and compete with friends?

Yes — a free account adds streaks, daily and all-time leaderboards, and friend groups.

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