About custom Mini Crossword puzzles
A custom Mini Crossword puzzle starts with an answer or a theme that you choose for someone else. Use the guide below to plan a challenge that fits the game’s rules and the person who will solve it.
How to make a Mini Crossword puzzle
Write featured answers and clues
Choose up to three entries, give each an accurate clue, and let the remaining crossings form a complete puzzle.
Check the puzzle
Review the accepted answers and the puzzle’s rules. Correct rejected entries before continuing, and keep any intended surprise out of the invitation.
Share it with a friend
Send the puzzle link through your usual chat. Your friend opens the invitation in a browser and plays the puzzle you chose.
Choosing a fair Mini Crossword challenge
Choose one to three featured answers and write a clue for each. The remaining entries are filled from the language’s clued puzzle pool. Your chosen entries must fit a valid crossword layout; not every combination of words can be placed together. The grid generator checks the crossings rather than asking you to draw them.
How your friend plays Mini Crossword
Your friend solves intersecting across and down entries in a compact crossword. A useful clue points to the answer without simply repeating it. Think about the exact sense of a word and whether a different answer could fit equally well. Start with a personal theme such as a shared hobby, then keep the wording understandable to the person receiving the puzzle. Read each clue again before sharing.
Questions about custom Mini Crossword puzzles
Does my friend need an account to play?
A recipient can open a shared puzzle and play without creating an account. Send the puzzle link directly; there is no need to exchange passwords or install an app to try the challenge.
Which language should I use?
Use the language in which your friend will play. Supported answers and mode availability depend on that language. If a word or puzzle is rejected, follow the validation message instead of changing the spelling to bypass the rules.
How is the result measured?
The mini crossword records completion time in solo play. A custom invitation gives your friend the same authored grid; this page does not promise a live race.
Does this page match me with a stranger?
This page is for planning a custom puzzle for someone you choose. It does not search for an opponent or start a ghost match. Visit Play with friends to explore the other ways to play together.
Is playing the shared puzzle free?
Yes. Your friend can play the shared puzzle for free in a browser. Creating a personal challenge does not require the recipient to buy anything before opening the link.