A mini crossword: fill every square from the numbered Across and Down clues.
About Emcee
Emcee is a free daily mini crossword from Mind Loft. Say the name fast and you’ll hear the initials, M.C., because that’s all it is: a proper mini crossword, five squares by five, with numbered Across and Down clues and a timer that only stops when the grid is right.
The words are everyday words and the clues play fair, so most grids fall in a minute or two, the puzzle is speed and cleanliness. The grid checks itself when the last square lands: wrong squares flash red and each failed check counts against you on the leaderboard, where ties break on fewest checks and then fastest time.
A new grid drops every day at midnight Eastern, and Sundays go bigger with a 7×7 pinwheel. No app, no signup, play free in your browser, keep a streak, and race the daily leaderboard. More word puzzles: Crux, our clueless crossword, Links, our word-grouping puzzle, and Garble, our daily unscramble.
Emcee, in short
How do you play Emcee?
Fill a five by five crossword from fair clues, and the timer stops when the grid is right.
Is Emcee free to play?
Yes. Emcee is free to play in your browser on Mind Loft, with no app to install and no account required.
When does a new Emcee puzzle come out?
A new Emcee arrives every day at midnight Eastern time, and Sundays bring the Sunday Edition, the biggest or hardest board of the week.
What kind of puzzle is Emcee?
Emcee is a daily word game from Mind Loft: the daily mini crossword. It is part of the daily word games lineup.
Can I play past Emcee puzzles?
Yes. Every past Emcee board is in the daily puzzle archive, along with the day's standings.
What other daily word games does Mind Loft have?
Garble, Links, Stet and Tuck, among others. The Word games page lists every one, with a new board for each every day.