The basics
How to Play Minute Crossword
Master the grid in two minutes. Read the five rules, glance at the tips, and jump back to the puzzle.
Five rules
- 1.Click a clue number or any cell to start
- 2.Type letters — Tab or arrow keys move between cells
- 3.Crossing letters help confirm your guesses
- 4.Reveal or Reset are always available if you get stuck
- 5.Come back tomorrow for a fresh daily puzzle
Pro tips
- Start with the shortest answers — fewest possible fills.
- Use crossing letters aggressively — a known letter narrows the answer fast.
- Clues in quotes usually want a quote or idiom.
- If a clue starts with "Like…" the answer is usually an adjective.
- Common quick-grid fill: TEA, OREO, ERA, EVE, IDEA — learn the staples.
How clues work
Across · left to right
Down · top to bottom
Cells where across and down answers cross share the same letter — use that constraint to confirm guesses.