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Daily Mini Crossword

Puzzle #29 · Thursday, October 29, 2026

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10 clues · the timer starts when you do

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Across

Down

Keyboard: type to fill, arrows to move, Tab for the next clue, Enter or Space to switch direction, Esc to leave the grid.

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How to play the Daily Mini

  1. 1

    Pick a square

    Tap or click any white square. The highlighted row or column is the answer you are filling, and its clue appears above the grid.

  2. 2

    Type your answer

    Letters fill left to right or top to bottom and the cursor moves on by itself. Tap the same square again (or press Enter) to switch between Across and Down.

  3. 3

    Use the crossings

    Every letter belongs to an Across word and a Down word. When a clue stumps you, solve the words that cross it and let their letters give you a start.

  4. 4

    Check or reveal if stuck

    Check marks wrong letters in a square, a word or the whole grid. Reveal fills in a letter or word. Auto-check flags mistakes as you type.

  5. 5

    Finish and share

    The puzzle is solved when every square is right. Your time and streak are saved on this device, and you can share your result without spoilers.

  6. 6

    Play more puzzles

    Catch up on any earlier day from the archive calendar, or switch to Unlimited for a brand-new random grid whenever you like.

A crossword you can finish over coffee

Full-size crosswords are great when you have an hour. The Daily Mini is for the other moments: the bus ride, the wait in line, the first few minutes after you wake up. It is five squares by five, uses words you already know, and usually takes less time than reading the news headlines.

Each grid is built by our own puzzle engine. It picks a symmetric pattern of black squares, fills it with common English words and writes a clue for every answer. Because the fill is limited to familiar vocabulary, you won't need obscure crossword trivia, just a bit of lateral thinking.

Solving tips

  • Start with the short answers. Three- and four-letter entries have fewer possibilities and give you letters for the long ones.
  • Match the part of speech. A clue that reads like a verb ("Make level") wants a verb answer, and a plural clue usually wants a plural answer.
  • Fill-in-the-blank clues are freebies. Clues in quotation marks with a ___ gap are often the fastest way into the grid.
  • Don't fear a wrong guess. Type what you think fits and check a single word. A wrong letter costs less time than staring at an empty row.
  • Race yourself, not the clock. Your best time is saved on this device, so every day is a chance to beat it.

Stuck on a word?

If you know some of the letters, our crossword solver lists every word that matches the pattern. For anagram-style clues try the anagram solver, and for wider word lists browse 5-letter words or 4-letter words.

Frequently asked questions

When does a new Daily Mini come out?
A new puzzle comes out every day at midnight US Eastern time. Everyone gets the same grid on the same day, so you can compare times with friends.
Is the mini crossword free?
Yes. Every daily puzzle, the full archive and the unlimited mode are free to play. You don't need an account or a download.
How are the puzzles made?
Our puzzle engine builds each grid from a word list of common English words, then writes the clues from dictionary definitions, example sentences and synonyms. Because clues are written automatically, a few may read a little formally. Use the crossings when a clue feels dry.
Does using Check or Reveal affect my streak?
Checking letters or words and revealing single letters or words still counts as a solve, though your share text will mention the help. Revealing the whole puzzle ends the solve and does not count toward your streak.
How long does a mini crossword take?
Most players finish a 5×5 grid in two to five minutes. Experienced solvers often get under a minute. The timer starts when you begin and pauses on its own if you switch tabs.
Can I play yesterday's puzzle?
Yes. The strip above shows the last 14 daily puzzles, and the Mini archive has a calendar of every puzzle back to #1. A check mark means you solved it and a dashed circle means you started it. Your progress for each day is saved in this browser.
What is Unlimited mode?
Unlimited generates a new random mini whenever you press "New puzzle". Each one has its own link, so you can send a friend the exact grid you just played.
Can I use a crossword solver if I get stuck?
Yes. Our crossword solver finds words that fit a pattern of known and missing letters, and it works for any crossword, including this one.

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