USA Today Quick Cross Crossword Daily Answers

The USA Today Quick Cross: Fast Fun

The USA Today Quick Cross is a great little mini crossword puzzle that gives you all the joy and challenge without taking the time of a full puzzle. It's a four-by-four grid of letters that makes for a super fun and super fast puzzle you can do in minutes.

How to Play the Quick Cross

You can play the USA Today Quick Cross online for free! You don't even have to set up an account to play, but setting up a free account will let you save your progress so you can come back to your game throughout the day. A new puzzle is published online each day!

You can also play previous puzzles from the USA Today Quick Cross archive. You'll need to create an account to view these, however.

Tips to Maximize the Fun of Your Mini Puzzle

The Quick Cross is a miniature version of a regular crossword puzzle, but that doesn't mean it's not still a challenge. If you want to max out your enjoyment and minimize your frustration, keep these helpful tips in mind:

• Skip Things You Don't Know. Don't stress if you don't know the answer to a clue. Just skip it and go on to the next. You can come back when you've got some letters filled in.
• Take a Wild Guess. One thing that's great about the Quick Cross is that you can see right away when an answer is incorrect. Try putting those wild guesses in. You've got nothing to lose.
• Try for Double Meanings. If a clue could be interpreted in different ways, try thinking of it from all those angles. A lot of clues are tricky, tongue-in-cheek riddles.
• Get Some Help When You're Stuck. Don't let a single impossible clue stop you from completing your puzzle. We're here to help with the answers to the Quick Cross every day.

Need some more in-depth strategies to bump up your puzzle skills? We're here to help with tips. We've also got a handy list of 4-letter words, since that's the longest answer you'll need for the USA Today Quick Cross.

What Makes the USA Today Quick Cross Special

The USA Today Crossword is famous for having inclusive clues that aren't your standard fare, and the Quick Cross is no exception. Think of this as your modern mini puzzle. The clues reference pop culture and current events, and they aren't the same puzzles your grandparents played. If you've got a finger on the pulse of popular culture, the Quick Cross is your game.

Get Your Puzzle Fix With the USA Today Quick Cross

Jump in to some crossword fun with the USA Today Quick Cross. It's a fast way to get your puzzle fix when you've got a busy day. And don't stress if you're stuck! We're here to help.