Mini Crossword Daily in IOS

Tiny daily crosswords, timed.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

87/100

Mini Crossword Daily is exactly what a morning routine needs. For those who find the massive Sunday New York Times puzzles intimidating, this offers the perfect bite-sized alternative. The clues are clever—often featuring a mix of modern pop culture and classic trivia—but they never feel obscure for the sake of being difficult.

The user interface is remarkably clean. The keyboard is responsive, and the 'Reveal' and 'Check' functions are tucked away so you aren't tempted to use them unless you’re really stuck. The streak system is a great motivator to come back every day. It's a elegant, brain-sharpening app that proves you don't need hundreds of clues to make a satisfying puzzle.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.4.1Fri Sep 12 2025

Add the ability to share your scores!


Mini Crossword Daily is a daily mini-crossword puzzle game. Solve the daily puzzle before the timer hits zero to keep your win streak alive. Stay focused as the screen changes color and the clock ticks down. Do you have what it takes?

- Two new puzzles daily.

- Always free to play.

- Four difficulty levels: fun for beginners and experts alike.

- Untimed option

- Compare your stats with friends on GameCenter.

- New puzzle packs every month available for purchase (individually or via subscription).

Can you beat the clock?

Whether you've never played a crossword puzzle before, you only enjoy easy crosswords, or you can complete the NY Times Sunday puzzle in a snap, there is a difficulty level that will match your playing level. If you like trivia or quizzes, you will definitely like this game.

Mini Crossword Daily is ad-supported and has purchasable puzzle packs. If you choose to purchase a subscription to remove ads and/or gain access to puzzle packs, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current price for the 'Unlock Everything' subscription, which removes all advertisements from the app and unlocks all puzzle packs is $3.99 USD per month with a monthly subscription or $29.99 USD per year with a yearly subscription. Price may vary from country to country.

Mini Crossword Daily's privacy policy: https://www.crosswordcountdown.com/privacy_policy

Mini Crossword Daily's terms of use: https://www.crosswordcountdown.com/terms


Requires iOS 12 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Now you can share your daily puzzle scores with others!

Mini Crossword Daily is a daily mini-crossword puzzle game. Solve the daily puzzle before the timer hits zero to keep your win streak alive. Stay focused as the screen changes color and the clock ticks down. Do you have what it takes?

- Two new puzzles daily.

- Always free to play.

- Four difficulty levels: fun for beginners and experts alike.

- Untimed option

- Compare your stats with friends on GameCenter.

- New puzzle packs every month available for purchase (individually or via subscription).

Can you beat the clock?

Whether you've never played a crossword puzzle before, you only enjoy easy crosswords, or you can complete the NY Times Sunday puzzle in a snap, there is a difficulty level that will match your playing level. If you like trivia or quizzes, you will definitely like this game.

Mini Crossword Daily is ad-supported and has purchasable puzzle packs. If you choose to purchase a subscription to remove ads and/or gain access to puzzle packs, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current price for the 'Unlock Everything' subscription, which removes all advertisements from the app and unlocks all puzzle packs is $3.99 USD per month with a monthly subscription or $29.99 USD per year with a yearly subscription. Price may vary from country to country.

Mini Crossword Daily's privacy policy: https://www.crosswordcountdown.com/privacy_policy

Mini Crossword Daily's terms of use: https://www.crosswordcountdown.com/terms


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 4513 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Mini Crossword Daily provides fresh, handcrafted puzzles every day for word game lovers. Designed to be completed in just a few minutes, these puzzles offer the perfect mental workout during your commute or coffee break. Track your solving times, build your daily streak, and access a vast archive of past puzzles. With an intuitive interface and clues ranging from trivia to wordplay, it's the ultimate app for fans of the classic crossword format.

Features

1

A new free mini crossword every day

2

Access to a full archive of past puzzles

3

Personal solve-time statistics and streaks

4

Intuitive and customizable keyboard

5

Offline mode for solving on the go

Tips

Promotion Videos

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Yes, everyone gets the same Daily Mini, making it fun to compare solve times with friends.

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