Sunday Mini Crossword: Gangs, plants & @?#!%

The point of this nerdy addiction is learning—as scientist Amit Sahai once pointed out, if you can already predict the answer, you’re not gaining any knowledge. Much like the life lessons taught by your ex, the value of ‘random’, unconnected data emerges only when you have enough in your grasp. See if today’s puzzle adds anything new!

How to solve our mini crossword

1. Open this link or our puzzles hub on phone/PC. Choose a game.
2. Press ‘Start’ to begin the timer.
3. Blocks with digits mark the first letter of a word. Read its clue and enter the answer. Correct ones play a ‘ding’!
4. Some blocks are part of two words. Tap twice to change the typing direction.
5. Solve the direct clues first to save time. You can then pause the timer if stuck. Faster solves = higher scores.
6. Want a hint? Use ‘Reveal’. To spot mistakes, use ‘Check’. Finished the grid? Congrats, you can now challenge friends!

More from Express Puzzles & Games

The Indian Express offers a daily mini crossword, three levels of sudoku and the newspaper-like Sheffer crossword everyday. We also make themed games:

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