Saturday, October 17, 2026
Daily Mini
Quick puzzle, big fun! Solve today's 5x5 Mini crossword in just a few minutes.
Perfect for a quick break
5x5 Grid
Daily Mini
0:00
Across
1.1970 sci-fi film, Joan Crawford's last
5.Lauder heiress ___
7.___ facias: legal writ
8.Lab burners
9.Hindu fire god
Down
1.Hit with a charge?
2.Upright: Lat.
3.Bit of NASA equipment
4.Town in Taiwan, now called I-lan
6.40's theater director James
Solving Tools
Across
1.1970 sci-fi film, Joan Crawford's last
5.Lauder heiress ___
7.___ facias: legal writ
8.Lab burners
9.Hindu fire god
Down
1.Hit with a charge?
2.Upright: Lat.
3.Bit of NASA equipment
4.Town in Taiwan, now called I-lan
6.40's theater director James
Solving Tools
What is the Mini Crossword?
The Daily Mini Crossword is a compact 5x5 puzzle designed for quick solving, perfect for coffee breaks, commutes, or whenever you need a fast mental boost.
Key Features:
- • 5x5 grid - Compact and mobile-friendly
- • 10 clues - Quick to solve (1-5 minutes)
- • Daily puzzles - Fresh content every day
- • No themes - Pure wordplay fun
- • Great for beginners - Learn crossword basics
Whether you're new to crosswords or a seasoned solver looking for a quick challenge, the Mini is the perfect bite-sized brain teaser.
Why Solve the Mini?
Mini crosswords pack all the brain-training benefits of full-size puzzles into a quick, satisfying package perfect for busy schedules.
- • Quick mental break - Solve in just a few minutes
- • Daily habit building - Easy to maintain consistency
- • Vocabulary boost - Learn new words faster
- • Stress relief - Short, focused solving session
- • Mobile-friendly - Perfect for on-the-go solving
- • Confidence builder - Finish feeling accomplished
The Mini's compact size makes it perfect for building a daily crossword habit without the time commitment of larger puzzles.