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Mini Crossword · 7×7 · Easy
SUNDAY POAE ENTERS NET CLUEG WORDUP ASOLE
Across clues7
Down clues6
Avg. solve time4 min
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Daily Crossword

A fresh, balanced grid published every single morning. The perfect warm-up for regular solvers who want their daily crossword fix.

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Classic

USA Today Crossword

The full USA Today crossword puzzle in a clean, printable layout. Play the standard edition online or download today's USA Today crossword.

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Expert

USA Today Crossword — Hard

Craving a real challenge? The USA Today crossword hard edition ups the wordplay for solvers who finish the easy grid before breakfast.

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Classic

Boston Herald Crossword

The beloved Boston Herald crossword, updated daily. A friendly, well-clued grid that's become a morning ritual for thousands of solvers.

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Classic

Daily News Crossword

Fast, fair and always current — the Daily News crossword is ideal for a commute-length solve with clues drawn from today's headlines.

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Word Game

Word Roundup — USA Today

A hidden-word hunt from USA Today. Word Roundup mixes trivia-style clues with a search grid for a change of pace from the classic crossword.

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Daily Standard

The everyday daily crossword — balanced clues, a satisfying 15-minute solve.

Themed

USA Today crossword, Boston Herald crossword and Daily News crossword themed editions.

Expert

USA Today crossword hard, cryptics and Up & Down Words for seasoned solvers.

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Crossword help & FAQ

Are all the crossword puzzles really free?+

Yes. Every daily crossword, the USA Today crossword, Boston Herald crossword, Daily News crossword and all of our word games are free to play. There's nothing to buy and no account required to start solving.

What's the difference between the easy and hard editions?+

The standard daily crossword uses everyday clues, while the USA Today crossword hard edition leans on trickier wordplay, longer entries and less common vocabulary — perfect once the regular grid feels too quick.

Can I play Word Roundup and Up & Down Words too?+

Absolutely. Alongside classic crosswords you'll find Word Roundup USA Today, Up & Down Words and other free word games, each refreshed on its own daily schedule.

Can I print a puzzle to solve on paper?+

Most grids — including the USA Today crossword puzzle — offer a clean printable layout, so you can enjoy them online or with a pencil, just like the newspaper.