Rules and play
Boston Globe Mini Crossword Game Rules
Answer the clues and fill the grid so every across and down entry is correct. The standard daily puzzle uses a 5×5 grid; Sunday’s version uses 7×7. A completed grid is the win condition. Online and printable formats present the same core crossword, while archive access depends on the Globe’s current subscription rules.
- Regular puzzles use a compact 5×5 grid.
- The Sunday mini expands to a 7×7 grid.
- Across and down answers must agree at each crossing.
- Missed puzzles may be available in the subscriber archive.