Crux: Daily Crossword

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

Crux gives you one fresh mini crossword every day. A quick, clever 5x5 on weekdays and a meatier 7x7 on weekends. Hand-tuned clues, clean grids, and a calm, refined feel from the first tap.

No ads. No clutter. Just the puzzle.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT

Daily ritual A new puzzle every day, the same one for everyone, so you always have something to come back to. Solve it fast and your time counts.

Built to feel good Smooth typing, smart cursor jumps, and a satisfying solve. Two looks to match your mood: a modern dark theme and a classic newspaper style.

Keep your streak Solve each day to grow your streak. Miss a day? A streak saver keeps it alive. Your progress follows you to a new phone through iCloud.

Play your way Tap to select, swipe to switch direction, and check or reveal only if you want to. Pen mode for purists, auto check for a gentle assist.

Fair and friendly clues Everyday words and clear, original clues. No obscure trivia, no proper names, no tricks for the sake of tricks. Just that great "aha" moment.

Yours forever Crux has no ads and no clutter. If you love it, you can buy us an espresso to say thanks. That is the only purchase, and it never gates a single puzzle.

A perfect small habit for your morning coffee, your commute, or winding down at night.

Download Crux and start your streak today.