Mini Crossword
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Mini Crossword

NYT-style 5×5 daily crossword

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About Mini Crossword

Mini Crossword on HT Hub is a 5×5 daily crossword in the NYT Mini tradition. Hand-curated puzzle bank with daily mode (seeded by today's date so all players solve the same one) + free-play mode (random from the bank). Click a cell to highlight the across/down word; tap again to switch direction. Auto-check on word completion. Reveal letter/word/puzzle buttons (cost score). Streak counter for daily solves, longest-streak record, time-to-solve leaderboard. Mobile-first virtual keyboard + physical keyboard support.

How to play Mini Crossword

  1. 1

    Open Mini Crossword

    Click "Play Now" on this page to launch Mini Crossword in your browser.

  2. 2

    Use the controls

    Tap a cell to select. Type or tap on-screen keyboard to fill. Tap a different word to switch direction.

  3. 3

    Improve your score

    Each run is tracked. Sign in to save your best scores to the public HT Hub leaderboard and try to climb the global rankings.

Frequently asked questions about Mini Crossword

Is Mini Crossword free to play?

Yes. Mini Crossword is completely free to play in your browser on HT Hub. No download, no installation, no paywalls, and no signup required to start playing.

Can I play Mini Crossword on mobile?

Yes. Mini Crossword is mobile-optimized and works on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and all modern mobile browsers with touch controls.

What are the controls for Mini Crossword?

Tap a cell to select. Type or tap on-screen keyboard to fill. Tap a different word to switch direction.

Do I need an account to play Mini Crossword?

No account required to play Mini Crossword. Sign in with email or Google (optional) to save your high scores to the public HT Hub leaderboard and sync progress across devices.

Is Mini Crossword safe to play in my browser?

Yes. Mini Crossword is built and hosted by HT Hub — it runs in your browser with no installation, no permissions, no tracking beyond standard analytics, and no third-party redirects.

How does the Mini Crossword leaderboard work?

Your high score for Mini Crossword saves to a public global leaderboard on HT Hub. Sign in with email or Google to claim your name on the rankings — guest scores are recorded anonymously.

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