Mini Crossword

Mini Crossword (Lex.Games) is a daily bite-sized crossword puzzle from Lex Friedman, small enough to solve in under a minute but clever enough to feel satisfying.

You get a 5x5 grid with interlocking across and down clues. Fill in the answers using the clues provided. No themes, no gimmicks, just a tight little crossword that fits perfectly into a coffee break.

• Solve a 5x5 grid using standard crossword rules.
• Clues are split into Across and Down.
• Type directly into the grid or use the on-screen keyboard.
• Autocheck toggles real-time error detection if you want the training wheels.
• Reveal options let you peek at a square, word, or the whole puzzle if you're stuck.
• A new puzzle drops every day.

Why we like it:

• ✅Fast enough to finish while waiting for anything.
• ✅Part of a larger suite of daily games on Lex.Games, so you can keep the momentum going.
• ✅Clean interface with no ads or distractions, just you and the grid.

Hint: Knock out the shortest answers first. In a 5x5 grid, every letter counts double, so even one correct word can unlock half the puzzle.