Mini Crossword

Solve one of thirty original blocked-grid crosswords with direction-aware keyboard or touch input, scoped assistance, and local resume for every puzzle.

8 min · Medium

Play solo

Start a solo game. You can review the controls before your first move.

Learn with Curio · 6 min

How to play

Goal

Fill every Across and Down answer correctly.

How do Across and Down clues map to the grid?: A numbered starting cell belongs to an Across entry, a Down entry, or both. the active clue shows the selected direction.
How do I enter an answer?: Type letters into the active entry. focus advances through its open cells.
Why are crossings useful?: A shared cell must satisfy both its Across and Down answers, giving each clue a confirmed letter.
How do controls change direction?: Select an intersection again or use the direction control to alternate Across and Down. arrow keys move geometrically.
What do Check and Reveal do?: Check marks incorrect entered letters. Reveal supplies answers and records assistance for that scope.

Controls & accessibility

Reading is part of play · Best on phone, tablet, computer, TV

KeyboardSupported input

MouseSupported input

TouchWhen available

ControllerGamepad ready

Fullscreen: Supported

Accessibility

Declared game support

Screen readerNot available

High contrastAvailable

Reduced motionAvailable

CaptionsNot needed for game sounds

Reviewed for keyboard names, larger text, contrast, motion, and non-audio instructions.

About

Account saving: Cloud unavailable.

Version: 0.1.43
Developer: Idea2Play
Content rating: Everyone