Mini Crossword #9
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- 3. Squeaky cheese lover
- 5. Crowned ruler
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- 1. It carries kids to school
- 2. Pages between covers
- 4. Breakfast oval from a hen
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5x5 Crossword Puzzles
The smallest printable grid we make: five squares by five, a handful of everyday words, and about two minutes of solving. Today's 5x5 crossword is below, ready to print — and it changes every day.
Mini Crossword #9
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Mini Crossword #9
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Across
- 3. Squeaky cheese lover — MOUSE
- 5. Crowned ruler — KING
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- 1. It carries kids to school — BUS
- 2. Pages between covers — BOOK
- 4. Breakfast oval from a hen — EGG
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Who 5x5 Crossword Puzzles Are For
A 5x5 grid is the friendliest crossword there is. The words are short, the clues are plain, and the whole puzzle fits inside one confident breath — which makes it the right size for kindergartners and first graders meeting their first crossword, for seniors who want a quick mental stretch without a long commitment, and for anyone filling five quiet minutes.
Teachers print 5x5 grids for morning work and early finishers; families keep a stack in the car for waiting rooms and restaurants. Print today's grid on letter or A4 paper — the answer key prints on its own page — and check back tomorrow for a fresh one. If you would rather solve on a screen, the same daily mini plays online on the free mini crossword page, with unlimited back-to-back grids in unlimited mode. Ready for bigger squares? Step up to 10x10 crossword puzzles or browse the full printable library.