Mini Crossword of the Day

Today's puzzle

July 5, 2026 - Puzzle #69

  • Grid: 6x5

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How to Play the Mini Crossword
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    Read the Across and Down clues, then type your answers into the grid. Each answer is 4 to 6 letters long.
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    Use Tab to jump between words and Backspace to clear a letter. Tap any square to switch between Across and Down entry.
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    Fill every white square to complete the puzzle. If you get stuck, use the Check tool to verify a letter - wrong answers are highlighted so you can fix them.
Tips for Faster Solves

Start with the clues you know for sure. Even one or two filled-in letters make the crossing words dramatically easier to guess.

Think short. In a mini crossword, every answer is 4 to 6 letters. Common short words, abbreviations, and everyday vocabulary are your best friends.

Skip and come back. If a clue feels impossible, move on - after you solve a few crossing words, the shared letters will reveal the answer you were stuck on.

Watch the clue grammar. Plural clues need plural answers. Past-tense clues need past-tense answers. A question mark at the end means wordplay is involved.

Learn the regulars. Words like ALOE, ARIA, EMIT and OASIS appear in crosswords all the time because they are vowel-rich and fit easily into grids.

For Every Puzzle Lover

🧒 Kids: Cross-reference clues to unlock new words - the first puzzle-solving skill that sticks.
🧑 Adults: Under three minutes per grid. Fits between meetings or into your coffee.
👴 Seniors: Cross-reference, recall, and think sideways - all in about five minutes a day.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A themed mini keeps the compact grid but ties several answers to a single topic, like food or travel. Spotting the theme early often unlocks the longest answers in the grid.

Most players finish in 1 to 3 minutes. Experienced solvers often crack it in under a minute. The mini crossword is designed to be a quick, satisfying daily ritual - not a half-hour commitment.

No - jump between Across and Down clues as you like. Every letter you place also appears in a crossing word, so an easy clue often unlocks a harder one next to it.

Use the Check button to verify whether your letter is correct. Incorrect letters are highlighted so you can fix them. There is no penalty for checking - the goal is to enjoy the puzzle, not suffer through it.

Yes - the crossword archive on this site lists every past puzzle month by month, and each day links straight to a playable version. Great for catching up on ones you missed.

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Free Word Games to Play Online

Which game will test your wits today? Improve your English and logical thinking.

Hive (Spelling Bee)

Find as many words as possible using the 7 letters in the honeycomb. The center letter is mandatory. Can you find the pangram - a word that uses every letter?

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Hangman

The classic word guessing game. A new mystery word every day - guess letters one by one before the stick figure is complete. Free, no account needed.

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Yesterday's Solution

Did you find all the words yesterday? Here is the complete solution.

  • MARSH
  • MANILA
  • ADIDAS
  • LAMENT
  • EMERGE
  • MALE
  • MADAM
  • ANIME
  • RIDER
  • SLANG
  • HASTE