Printable mini crossword puzzles
Five by five, easy clues. Play any puzzle on screen, or print a pack.
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Print the puzzles
5 packs of six puzzles, each with an answer page. Or all 30 in one PDF.
How to solve a mini crossword
- Start with the short, easy clues. Fill what you know, and use crossing letters to unlock the rest.
- Check the letter count. The grid tells you how many letters each answer has.
- Think about the clue type. A clue ending with "(verb)" wants an action word.
See more mini crossword tips, or try the crossword solver if you are stuck on a pattern.
MINI: daily 5x5 crossword
MINI is our daily 5x5 crossword. Check, reveal and a keyboard that stays out of the way.
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Clues adapted from Princeton WordNet 3.1. WordNet 3.1 Copyright 2011 Princeton University. License.
Questions
Are these mini crosswords free to print?
Yes. Download a pack of six puzzles, or all of them, as PDFs. Each PDF has the answers at the back.
How big is a mini crossword?
Five squares by five, with a few black squares. Most people solve one in two to five minutes.
How hard are the clues?
The answers are everyday words and the clues are short, plain definitions. They suit beginners, kids and anyone who wants a quick puzzle.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. Tap a square, type, and tap the same square again to switch between across and down.
Where do the clues come from?
Most clues are adapted from Princeton WordNet 3.1 definitions, with some written by hand.