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Crossword Lite is a compact mini crossword. Read clues for across and down entries, click cells, and type letters to fill intersecting words.
Use clue intersections to confirm letters. Complete every cell to finish the puzzle.
This is a fixed 5×5 mini grid with five entries: three across — REACT, GAME and CODE — and two down — WEB and APP. The clues are all programming-flavoured, so the vocabulary is familiar even if the grid is small.
With only five words, every letter is either an intersection or an endpoint, which means solving any two words usually forces a third. That is the whole appeal: it is a two-minute puzzle, not a Sunday newspaper one.
Controls
- Click cell — Select and type a letter
- Click clue — Highlight that word's cells
- Hint — Reveal one letter in the selected clue
- Restart — Reset puzzle
Tips & Tricks
- 1Fill short crossing words first to anchor longer entries
- 2Switch clues when stuck — perpendicular letters give hints
- 3Use hints sparingly on vowels at intersections
- 4Check both across and down clues for the same cell
- 5Start with WEB and APP: at three letters each they constrain REACT and GAME immediately through shared cells
- 6The R in REACT and the W in WEB sit in the same column region, so solving either one narrows the other to a handful of options
- 7Because there are only five entries, a wrong letter almost always produces a contradiction two cells later — trust that signal
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I erase a letter?
Yes. Select the cell and type a new letter to replace it.
How many words?
Five, on a 5×5 grid: REACT, GAME and CODE across, plus WEB and APP down.
Is this a full newspaper crossword?
No. It is a quick browser mini puzzle built for a two-minute session.
Is the puzzle different each time?
No. This version ships one fixed 5×5 puzzle, so restarting resets your letters rather than generating a new grid.
What are the clues about?
Programming and web vocabulary — library names, activities and common tech shorthand.
How does the hint work?
Select a clue first, then press Hint to reveal one letter within that entry.
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