Mini Crossword

About the puzzle

About the British Mini Crossword

Morning Courier's Mini Crossword is a free 5×5 puzzle published fresh every morning. There are no black squares — every row and every column is a real five-letter word, with ten quick clues in all (five across, five down). Most people finish in a few minutes. It's made for British players, there's nothing to download, and you don't need an account to play.

To play, tap a square and start typing, switching between Across and Down as you go. If you get stuck, use the check and reveal helpers. Your completion time and daily streak are saved on your device, so you can come back tomorrow and keep the run going.

Is the mini crossword free?

Yes — it's completely free to play every day, with no account or sign-up required.

When does a new crossword appear?

A fresh grid goes live every day at 3am UK time, so there's a new puzzle each morning.

How big is the puzzle?

It's a 5×5 grid with ten clues in total — five across and five down — and no black squares.

Are the games made for British players?

Yes. Morning Courier is written for readers in Britain, and the puzzles use British spelling throughout.

What other puzzles can I play?

There's also a daily trivia quiz and a daily word ladder — find them all on the games hub.