Mini Crossword

A bite-size crossword for a quick brain break.

✏️ Fill the grid — a clue for every across and down!

Word · Ages 8+

Like every game on iplay.free, Mini Crossword is completely free — no ads, no sign-up, and no downloads. It runs right in your browser, so there's nothing to install and nothing to buy. With no ads and no account, it's safe to hand to a child and easy to pick up any time.

How to play Mini Crossword

• Goal: Fill every white square so each across and down word matches its clue.
• How to play: Tap a square to pick a word and read its clue, then type the letters — the next square is chosen for you. Tap the same square again (or press the ⇄ key) to switch between across and down.
• Win: Fill the whole grid correctly, and the puzzle is solved!

Game modes

Pick the level that suits you — Mini Crossword offers 3 ways to play:

• Easy
• Medium
• Hard

Skills you'll practise

vocabulary, spelling, wordplay, general knowledge.

Did you know?

✏️ The crossword was invented by Arthur Wynne for the New York World on 21 December 1913. The bite-size daily "mini" became a modern phone-era habit — one of the most-played word puzzles in the world!

Frequently asked questions

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Are there any ads?

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Is it safe for kids?

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Do I need to download or install anything?

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What devices and browsers work?

Any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge — on a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop, including school Chromebooks.