What is Emcee?
A free daily mini crossword: five squares by five with numbered Across and Down clues. Check grid strikes wrong squares; failed checks count on the leaderboard. Sundays use a 7×7 pinwheel.
How to play Emcee
- Fill every square from numbered Across and Down clues. Press Check grid: wrong squares are struck through, and each failed check counts on the leaderboard.
- Ties break on fewest checks, then fastest time. Sundays go bigger with a 7×7 pinwheel.
- A new Emcee arrives every day at midnight Eastern time. Every past board is in the puzzle archive.
Emcee FAQ
Do I need an account?
No. Emcee is free in the browser with no app and no signup.
When does a new puzzle appear?
Every day at midnight Eastern time. Sundays use the Sunday Edition.
Can I play older boards?
Yes. Every past Emcee board is in the puzzle archive by day.
