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Word Craze Daily Mini February 17, 2023 Answers

All 20 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

20Clues
3-8Letters
97Total Tiles
1Tied Longest
4.9Avg Letters

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All 20 Answers at a Glance

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ODDBALL 7L ROADIE 6L STARGAZE 8L POKY 4L HOE 3L WASH 4L DANCE 5L AUTOS 5L TROLL 5L DRAKE 5L DORY 4L BAG 3L ADAMANT 7L LIZ 3L LEECHES 7L ASPHALT 7L TOO 3L WAUL 4L SCOT 4L DAL 3L

The Word Craze Daily Mini February 17, 2023 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 20 clues across 97 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 8 letters. The shortest are HOE and BAG and LIZ and TOO and DAL and the longest is STARGAZE. Jump straight to the clue table for any answer, or use the letter breakdown to see the vowel and consonant split per word.

The Mini is designed to be cleared in a few minutes. With 20 clues and an average of 4.9 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. D each open 4 answers, today's most common starting letter. Compare with today's Trivia Daily, or return to the Word Craze hub for level guides and pack answers.

Every answer on this page matches what all Word Craze players see on February 17, 2023. If the app shows a different answer after an update, check that your app is current.

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All Clues and Answers

February 17, 2023 - 20 clues

#ClueAnswer
1 Weirdo's occasional dance ODDBALL 7 letters
2 Supporter on a tour ROADIE 6 letters
3 Be an astronomer STARGAZE 8 letters
4 Really slow to do anything POKY 4 letters
5 Garden shed tool HOE 3 letters
6 Clean with soap WASH 4 letters
7 Bunch of steps DANCE 5 letters
8 Assembly line products AUTOS 5 letters
9 Offensive poster TROLL 5 letters
10 "Take Care" Grammy winner DRAKE 5 letters
11 "Finding ____" (2016 film) DORY 4 letters
12 Grocery store container BAG 3 letters
13 Unwilling to give in ADAMANT 7 letters
14 Dick's co-star in "Cleopatra" LIZ 3 letters
15 Bloodsucking worms LEECHES 7 letters
16 It might be on the road for years ASPHALT 7 letters
17 Don't spread yourself ___ thin TOO 3 letters
18 Make a plaintive cry WAUL 4 letters
19 Traditional wearer of plaid SCOT 4 letters
20 East Indian lentil stew DAL 3 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated
1
Weirdo's occasional dance
ODDBALL
O D D B A L L

ODDBALL fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated D and L. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening O is unique in today's set.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
2
Supporter on a tour
ROADIE
R O A D I E

ROADIE fills 6 tiles - 4 vowels and 2 consonants. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening R is unique in today's set.

  • 6 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 6 distinct
3
Be an astronomer
STARGAZE
S T A R G A Z E

STARGAZE fills 8 tiles - 3 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated A. It is the longest answer today - worth leaving until crossing tiles fill in a few letters. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 8 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
4
Really slow to do anything
POKY
P O K Y

POKY fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening P is unique in today's set. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
5
Garden shed tool
HOE
H O E

HOE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening H is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
6
Clean with soap
WASH
W A S H

WASH fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with W, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
7
Bunch of steps
DANCE
D A N C E

DANCE fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
8
Assembly line products
AUTOS
A U T O S

AUTOS fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 5 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 5 distinct
9
Offensive poster
TROLL
T R O L L

TROLL fills 5 tiles - 1 vowel and 4 consonants, with a repeated L. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with T, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 5 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 4 consonants
  • 4 distinct
10
"Take Care" Grammy winner
DRAKE
D R A K E

DRAKE fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
11
"Finding ____" (2016 film)
DORY
D O R Y

DORY fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
12
Grocery store container
BAG
B A G

BAG fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening B is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
13
Unwilling to give in
ADAMANT
A D A M A N T

ADAMANT fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated A. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
14
Dick's co-star in "Cleopatra"
LIZ
L I Z

LIZ fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with L, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
15
Bloodsucking worms
LEECHES
L E E C H E S

LEECHES fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with L, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
16
It might be on the road for years
ASPHALT
A S P H A L T

ASPHALT fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated A. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 6 distinct
17
Don't spread yourself ___ thin
TOO
T O O

TOO fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant, with a repeated O. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with T, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 2 distinct
18
Make a plaintive cry
WAUL
W A U L

WAUL fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with W, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
19
Traditional wearer of plaid
SCOT
S C O T

SCOT fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
20
East Indian lentil stew
DAL
D A L

DAL fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct

/// HOW TO SOLVE ///

How to Solve the Word Craze Daily Mini

5 steps to clear the board.

  1. 1
    Start with the shortest clues

    Short answers have fewer crossing tiles, so solving them first seeds the longer answers for free. The Mini is compact, so one early win often cascades through the whole board.

  2. 2
    Count the tile slots before you commit

    Each blank row shows you how many letters the answer has. Count before typing - a word that is one letter too long or short is wrong even if it looks right. Use the tile count to filter your first instinct.

  3. 3
    Treat trailing question marks as wordplay signals

    A "?" at the end of a clue signals a pun or lateral connection, not a straight definition. Re-read the clue sideways and the answer often clicks immediately.

  4. 4
    Cross-reference the tiles you have already filled

    Because the Mini is small, every answer shares tiles with at least one other. If you are stuck, look at which letters are already locked in from crossing answers and work backwards.

  5. 5
    Commit early, correct fast

    On a short board hesitation costs more than a wrong guess. Enter your best candidate, then use the crossing tiles to confirm or rule it out and move on.

/// FAQ ///

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions about the February 17, 2023 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for February 17, 2023?
The February 17, 2023 Daily Mini has 20 clues across 97 total letter tiles.
What is the longest answer in the February 17, 2023 Daily Mini?
STARGAZE is the longest at 8 letters.
What is the shortest answer in the February 17, 2023 Daily Mini?
HOE and BAG and LIZ and TOO and DAL all tie for shortest at 3 letters each.
How does the Daily Mini differ from the Daily Theme?
The Daily Mini is the shorter daily format from Betta Games. It covers fewer clues than the Daily Theme and is designed to be completed in a few minutes. The Daily Theme features picture clues anchored to a common topic, while the Mini is a compact standalone set.
Are Daily Mini answers the same for everyone?
Yes. Every Word Craze player sees the same Daily Mini clues and answers on the same calendar date, regardless of device or region.
What time does the Daily Mini reset?
The Daily Mini refreshes at midnight in your local time zone, at the same moment as the Daily Theme.
How many total letter tiles are in today's Daily Mini?
Today's 20 Mini clues contain 97 letter tiles, ranging from 3 to 8 letters per answer.
Who compiles these answers?
The answers are compiled and edited by Marco Alvarez, Senior Puzzle Editor at Puzzle Solved, who matches each clue to its answer and checks the letter count against the tile slots in the app before publishing.

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How the Daily Mini works and how this page is produced.

The Word Craze Daily Mini is the compact daily puzzle released every morning by Betta Games. It is a shorter format than the Daily Theme - fewer clues, quicker to finish, but still requiring the same tile-counting and crossing-tile tactics. Every Mini belongs to its calendar date and cannot be replayed inside the app after the day resets.

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