Daily 5×5 Crossword
Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini Crossword, but 100% free forever without subscriptions. Solve quick Across and Down clues, track your solve speed, and sharpen your daily vocabulary.
1A:Lessen in intensity, as a storm
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How to Play the Mini Crossword
- Read the Clues: Click any white tile or clue to select it. The clue bar above the board highlights the current clue.
- Toggle Across and Down: Tap the active tile or press the spacebar on your keyboard to switch between horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) clues.
- Pencil Draft Mode: Toggle the Pencil button to jot down uncertain letters without locking in ink.
- Check & Reveal: If you are stuck, use the Check tool to highlight mistakes in red, or Reveal to uncover letters.
- Keyboard Navigation: Use the Arrow keys to move between cells, Backspace to delete, and Tab to jump to the next clue.