Overview: NYT Mini Crosswords is now paid; find subscription options and free puzzle alternatives.Explore Mini Crosswords ...

The change officially took effect Aug. 27, and the New York Times confirms it on their help page: “The Mini Crossword is a smaller version of the New York Times Crossword puzzle and is available to ...

You have to pay for the New York Times' Mini Crossword game now – but have you played any of these free alternatives?

The New York Times has put the Mini Crossword, one of its popular daily games behind a paywall, and many of its frequent ...

Sure, the Mini Crossword only took 1 or 2 minutes to solve, but the game mattered to lots of people, including me.

Beginner tip: Find a toehold. Almost all Easy (and some Medium) puzzles will have an obvious starting point, where only one domino makes logical sense. These “toeholds” will help you finish the rest ...

'Black Crossword: 100 Mini Puzzles Celebrating The African Diaspora' features puzzles that celebrate Black cultural references and clues.

If your morning starts with a litany of daily puzzles and word games, now is a great time to add USA TODAY Play's games to your roster. Less stressful than many other crossword puzzles on the ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. And if crosswords aren't for you, USA TODAY Play offers a variety of other games including daily Sudoku, our brand-new game 7 Little Words and more.