Mini 5x5 Crossword

A free daily 5×5 mini crossword, published every day at midnight Pacific Time. Most solvers finish in about a minute — a quick brain warm-up with no paywall, no account, and a full archive of past puzzles.

Play today's Mini 5x5 Crossword

How to play

• Fill the 5×5 grid using the across and down clues.
• Every letter is part of both an across and a down answer, so crossings help you confirm guesses.
• Finished early? The archive has hundreds of past puzzles to play.

FAQ

Is the Mini 5x5 crossword free?

Yes — completely free, with no subscription or registration. An optional one-time purchase removes ads.

When does a new puzzle come out?

Every day at midnight Pacific Time.

Can I play past puzzles?

Yes, the full archive is free to play.

Related

• Browse the Mini 5x5 archive
• A free NYT Mini alternative
• About our daily crossword

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