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FAQ - Two Minute Mini Crossword

What is 2 Minute Mini Crossword?

2 Minute Mini Crossword is a daily crossword game that’s perfect for crossword lovers looking for a quick fix. It’s a simple, small version of a larger crossword with easy answers and just 10 clues to solve. It’s perfect if you’re on the go or taking a quick break!

 

How do I start?

On the home screen, you’ll see today’s game – and puzzles from previous days. Click on any of them to get started.

 

How do I play?

Click on a box to select it and click it again to switch from vertical to horizontal (and back again). Whichever clue you’ve selected will be highlighted in the list on the right-hand side of the screen. Type your answer and move on to the next clue!

 

Do I need to solve the clues in order?

No. In fact, starting with the clues you know will start to fill in the grid, making future answers easier to figure out!

 

What happens if I get a clue wrong?

By default, the game doesn’t let you know if you guessed incorrectly. You’ll likely figure it out as you answer more clues and realize that something isn’t quite working. However, you can use the Check button at the top of the screen to see if your highlighted letter, word, or entire puzzle is correct. You can also toggle Autocheck on this menu to get instant feedback if you filled in a box incorrectly.

 

What other tools can I use to help me while playing?

Besides the Check box at the top of the screen, you can click:

 

  • Reveal, to reveal an individual letter, a word, or the entire puzzle – whatever you currently have highlighted.
  • Pencil, to draw in your letters.
  • Print, to print the puzzle and fill it out with pen!

 

On the top left of the screen, you’ll see the settings menu, which looks like three stacked horizontal lines. Click this to access:

 

  • Show timer, which you can toggle on and off
  • Arrow keys change direction, which you can toggle on and off
  • Skip over filled squares, which you can toggle on and off
  • Skip to next word, which you can toggle on and off
  • Increase clue size, which you can toggle on and off
  • Display clues as a list, which you can toggle on and off
  • Sound, which you can toggle on and off
  • Clues position, which you can click to toggle between Right of Grid and Left of Grid
  • Puzzle info, which gives some more information about the puzzle
  • Restart, which allows you to start the puzzle from scratch
  • Exit, which allows you to go back to the home screen

 

Do I have to finish the crossword in 2 minutes?

No! Take as long as you’d like.

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Doesn’t work

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When answered the site does not save.

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I am having the same problem. 

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Me too.

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Everytime I click on Play now it just gives me the same screen. Why can't I play the 2 min crossword!??

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