1. Pick a clue
Use Across or Down
Tap a clue to jump to its first square, or tap a filled cell to keep solving from that crossing.
Play CrossHive Mini Crossword
Start the puzzle, tap a square or clue, then type letters into the grid. The current clue stays visible so the solve works on a phone without constant scrolling.
How to Play CrossHive Mini Crossword
Read each clue, choose a square, and type the answer into the grid. Use the Across and Down clues to fill in every word. If you get stuck, you can check the puzzle, reveal a letter, or reveal a full word.
2. Fill the grid
Type one letter at a time
The active answer path stays highlighted so you can see which word you are working on.
3. Learn the words
Review definitions after the solve
When the crossword is complete, CrossHive shows the words you practiced with short definitions.
Why it works
Why CrossHive Works
CrossHive turns crossword clues into quick vocabulary practice. Each puzzle is short enough for a daily break, but every solved word gives players a chance to connect spelling, meaning, and context.
It fits WordHive as a clue-first game: Daily Hive remains the flagship daily word puzzle, Hive Hunt stays the visual word search, and CrossHive gives players a compact crossword when they want direct clue solving.
What players get
- A quick 5x5 crossword built for phones.
- Clear Across and Down clue switching.
- Helpful checks and reveals when stuck.
- Vocabulary review after completion.
Keep Playing and Learning
Browse more WordHive games, practice with the Learning Dictionary, or try another word puzzle with a different pace.
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Learning Dictionary
Explore the WordHive Learning Dictionary
Look up words, definitions, examples, and related vocabulary.
Another word game
Play another word game
Try Daily Hive for the flagship daily run, Hive Hunt for word search, or WordHive Spelling Bee for open-ended word hunting.