Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

If your morning starts with a litany of daily puzzles and word games, now is a great time to add USA TODAY Play’s games to your roster.

The USA TODAY daily crossword is a quick, typically less than 10-minute brain break with clues ranging from the traditional fare (Hint: the answer to the cookie clue is nearly always OREO) to pop culture to current events.

Wisconsinites can relax by the LAKE this summer and play the games in the app, in between turning your BRAT on the GRILL.

Looking for an even shorter time commitment? Our daily Quick Cross is a four-by-four grid that you should be able to solve in a few minutes. RACE your friends and see who can complete it the fastest!

Every day, crossword editor and columnist Sally Hoelscher — who hails from the crossword-friendly state of IOWA — breaks down the puzzle in her “Off the Grid” column with helpful hints and context for each puzzle.

And if crosswords aren’t for you, USA TODAY Play offers a variety of other games including daily Sudoku, our brand-new game 7 Little Words and more.

While everyone has access to a limited number of puzzles each week for free, adding a USA TODAY Play subscription gives you access to:

Your stats and the ability to track your daily streaks

Unlimited puzzles, hints and reveals across Crossword, Quick Cross and Sudoku

Additional games, like the brand new 7 Little Words

The crossword archive, filled with hundreds of past puzzles for your enjoyment

An ad-free gaming experience

Sign up today at puzzles.usatoday.com and start bragging about your high scores to all your friends.