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The Mini Crossword

The Mini Crossword is a popular crossword puzzle game developed by The New York Times. It is a daily puzzle that features a 5x5 grid of squares and clues for words that intersect both vertically and horizontally.

The objective of the game is to fill in all the squares with letters to complete the words based on the given clues. Each clue consists of a definition or a hint for the word, and the length of the word is indicated in parentheses.

The game is designed to be completed in just a few minutes, making it a quick and fun way to exercise your brain and expand your vocabulary. It is available on The New York Times website and app, as well as other online puzzle platforms.

The Mini Crossword

How to play The Mini Crossword

The New York Times created the crossword puzzle game called The Mini Crossword. It is a smaller version of the daily crossword puzzle that can be completed in just a few minutes.

Controls:

  • To enter a letter, click on a square in the puzzle and type the letter on your keyboard.
  • To move between across and down clues, click on the clue number in the list or use the arrow keys.

How to Play:

  1. Read the clues: The Mini Crossword provides you with a list of clues, each with a corresponding number. Read through the clues carefully, and think about what words might fit into the blank spaces of the puzzle.

  2. Fill in the squares: The puzzle consists of a grid of squares. Use your keyboard to type in letters to fill in the blank squares of the puzzle. The squares are pre-filled with the first letter of each word in the puzzle.

  3. Use the hints: If you get stuck, you can click the "Hint" button to reveal a letter in one of the words. Be aware, however, that using hints will lower your final score.

  4. Check your progress: If you want to see how you're doing, you can click the "Check" button to reveal any mistakes you may have made. Keep in mind, however, that using this feature will also lower your final score.

  5. Finish the puzzle: Keep working through the clues and filling in the squares until you've completed the entire puzzle. Once you've finished, you'll receive a score based on how quickly you completed the puzzle and how many hints or checks you used.

Good luck and have fun playing The Mini Crossword!

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