The Age and Sydney Morning Herald Launch New Mini Crossword Puzzles

The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald have introduced a new daily puzzle feature called the Mini Crossword, designed to appeal to both seasoned crossword enthusiasts and newcomers. This bite-sized puzzle offers a quick and engaging mental challenge, with ten clues across twenty-five squares.

What is the Mini Crossword?

Announced on September 10, 2023, by Harry Hollinsworth, the Mini Crossword is a compact crossword puzzle intended to be a fast and fun experience. Players can track their winning streaks and share their results with friends and family, fostering a sense of friendly competition. [Source: edu24news.com]

How to Play

The Mini Crossword is available to premium subscribers of both The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. Subscribers can access the puzzle, along with other puzzles like Target Time, through their respective newspaper’s website. [Source: The Sydney Morning Herald] As of March 17, 2026, daily puzzles are available for Mini, Quick, and Cryptic formats. [Source: The Age]

Recent Puzzle Compilers

The crosswords are compiled by a variety of individuals. Recent compilers include LR, D&LS, LRM, RMC, RJ, DSC, DA, RK, and NS. [Source: The Age]

Availability

New crosswords are published daily on the web, mobile, and app as part of a digital subscription to The Age. [Source: The Age]