Mini Crossword (Times of India)

About Mini Crossword (Times of India)

The Mini Crossword is the quick companion to the full crossword in TOI Games, the Times of India's puzzle section. The grid is five squares by five with four black squares, giving three across and three down answers of five letters, so a solve usually takes minutes rather than the length of a coffee break.

You pick a clue from the Across or Down list, click the first square and type your answer. The clues are a mix of plain definitions, fill-in-the-blank names and the odd bit of wordplay. A timer counts up from the moment you start.

If you are stuck, you can reveal a single letter, which adds a few seconds to your time, or reveal the whole puzzle for a larger penalty based on the empty and wrong squares. An Auto Check switch shows correct letters in green and mistakes in red. When the grid is full you press Submit.

It suits solvers who want a short daily habit, and newcomers to crosswords who find a full grid too much.

How to play Mini Crossword (Times of India)

1. Open today's Mini Crossword on TOI Games.
2. Choose a clue from the Across or Down list.
3. Click the first square of that answer and type the word.
4. Fill every answer, using a letter reveal only if you are stuck.
5. Press Submit to stop the clock.

Tips

• Fill the easiest across and down answers first; in a small grid every letter helps two words.
• Leave Auto Check off if you want a clean time, and use it only to find a stray mistake.
• Fill-in-the-blank clues are usually the quickest way in.

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