Mini Palavras Cruzadas (Público)
A small daily Portuguese crossword, some clues taken from the day's news.
Every day: A new dated mini crossword each day, the same for every reader, with some clues drawn from that day's Público news stories. There is a timer and an archive of past grids. New puzzle: Once a day.
Mini Palavras Cruzadas is Público's small daily crossword, set by Paulo Freixinho. The grid is quick to fill, and some clues link to that day's news articles. A timer runs while you solve.
About Mini Palavras Cruzadas (Público)
Mini Palavras Cruzadas is the short daily crossword on the Portuguese newspaper Público's games page, credited as a challenge by Paulo Freixinho.
Each day brings one small dated grid with across and down clues. Alongside classic wordplay clues, some refer to stories published by Público, with a link to read more, so the puzzle doubles as a quick news quiz.
A timer runs as you solve, and earlier grids are available from the archive. It is in Portuguese and plays in the browser.
Público keeps its daily games for registered readers: a free account is enough, and the page asks you to register or sign in before you play.
It suits Portuguese speakers who want a fast daily crossword with a current-affairs angle.
How to play Mini Palavras Cruzadas (Público)
- Register or sign in to Público for free, then open the game.
- Open the day's mini grid.
- Pick an across or down clue.
- Type the answer into the grid.
- Fill every square to finish, with the timer recording your time.
Tips
- Some clues refer to the day's news, so a quick look at the headlines helps.
- Short function words and pronouns in clues give easy footholds.
Questions
Who sets it?
The page credits Paulo Freixinho.
Is it daily?
Yes. One dated grid a day, the same for everyone, with an archive.
What language is it in?
Portuguese.
Do I need an account?
Yes, a free Público registration. The game is reserved for registered readers, but no subscription is needed.
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