# The Mini Crossword

> Fill a five-by-five crossword from short clues.

Daily Word game · [Play The Mini Crossword](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) · <https://dledex.com/games/the-mini-crossword>

A small crossword from The New York Times, usually five squares by five, that most solvers finish within a minute or two. Across and down clues lead to short everyday answers, and solve times feed a leaderboard among friends. Today's puzzle is free, while earlier Minis sit in the subscriber archive.

## Facts

- Category: [Word](https://dledex.com/word)
- How you play: Crossword
- Languages: English
- Daily puzzle: Yes
- Unlimited mode: No
- Archive: Yes
- Made by: The New York Times
- Website: [nytimes.com](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini)
- Rank: No. 10
- Score: 8.5/10 (No ratings yet)

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