Minute Cryptic

Minute Cryptic – A short, fun, and completely free detective crossword game

Minute Cryptic is a modern, short, and unique detective crossword game – completely free. Whether you are a beginner or have been a crossword enthusiast for decades, this is a great choice for both entertainment and brain training in a few spare minutes every day.

Decode the clues – Short, fun, gentle challenge

Each level has only a few puzzles, but all have all the “spice” of a detective crossword: from wordplay, subtle distractions, to the feeling of “aha!” when discovering a surprising answer. A few minutes a day with Minute Cryptic can help you practice your logical thinking, vocabulary, and language perception.

Play for free, no account required, compatible on all devices

No need to download the app, no need to register – just open the browser and you can play right away, on your computer, phone, or tablet. This makes Minute Cryptic the perfect game to kill time while waiting for the bus, drinking coffee, or taking a lunch break.

Simple gameplay

Choose a level: From the home page, you can choose a level for the day, play randomly, or by level.

Fill in the answer: Click on the blank box to type a letter. After each letter, the cursor will automatically move to the next box.

See hints: Hints are displayed right above or next to the crossword board. Click on the line you want to see the details.

Check: When finished, you can click “Check” to check if it is true/false or “Reveal” if you need to see the answer.

Replay or share: You can replay or share the results with your friends right on the main interface.

If you want to try more interesting games, I have a few suggestions, such as Powerline io, Baseball Bros io, and Skribbl io – each has its style, but the common point is… extremely attractive!