Crux: Daily Crossword

A beautiful daily crossword, built for the few minutes that are yours.

Every day, Crux gives you one fresh crossword puzzle: a quick, clever 5x5 mini crossword on weekdays and a bigger 7x7 word puzzle on weekends. Hand-tuned clues, clean grids, and a calm, premium feel from the very first tap. If you love daily crossword puzzles and word games, Crux is your new habit.

No ads. No subscription. Just the crossword.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS CROSSWORD

A daily crossword ritual
A new crossword puzzle every day, the same one for everyone, so you always have a word puzzle to come back to. Solve the daily crossword fast and your time counts on the leaderboard.

A word game that feels good
Smooth typing, smart cursor jumps, and the satisfying click of a finished crossword. Two looks to match your mood: a modern dark theme and a classic newspaper crossword style.

Keep your crossword streak
Solve the daily puzzle to grow your streak. Miss a day? A streak saver keeps it alive. Sign in with Play Games and your crossword progress follows you to a new phone.

Fair, friendly crossword clues
Everyday words and clear, original clues. This is a brain game with no obscure trivia, no proper names, and no cheap tricks. Just that great crossword aha moment, and a little daily brain training.

Yours forever
Crux is a free, ad-free crossword. If you love the puzzle, you can buy us an espresso to say thanks. That is the only purchase, and it never gates a single crossword.

A perfect little brain game for your morning coffee, your commute, or winding down at night.

Download Crux and start your daily crossword streak today.