BEQ: Chemical Attractions by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Mini #6 by Jeanne D. Breen.
M & M Crosswords: I Just Might Make It by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #705 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) If the Shoe Fits by Namita Shashidar & Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) September 18, 2026 – “As Far Back as I Can Remember” (themeless) by Maddy Ziegler. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 18, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: He’s Dipped in 24K Magic by Will Eisenberg.
Puzzmo: Up, Up, and Away! by Alex Eaton-Salners. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
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Slate: Crossword by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Daily Mini by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Surgeon Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Keeping Count by Ori Brian. Online only.

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Los Angeles Times: by Patti Varol. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Ryan Mathiason.
New York Times Midi: Brand Spell Check by Aidan Deshong.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, September 18, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 9/18/26 Direction Finder by Chris Gross. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) You Reap What You Sow by Justin Werfel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: The Music Man (Freestyle) by Matthew Stock.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Whatever Works by Matt Gaffney.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/18/2026 by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday App Store | Google Play
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Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 244 (9/18/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Friday, September 18 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) Baffled in the Backyard by Rachel Fabi. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #338 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,115 by Brendan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ghana7crosswords: themeless 54 (stumper style) by ghana7.
M & M Crosswords: Quite Pink by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #704 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #109 (9/17/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
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Bonmo: ($) Loafing Around by Keegan Edgar and Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 17, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Fifty-Five and Feeling Fine, Weds. Sept. 16, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Jonesin’: It’s the Pits by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Monster mini 3 by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Plane Language by Ed Skirkie. Online only
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SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Woolly Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
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Los Angeles Times: by Katy Steinmetz. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano.
New York Times Midi: So Many Ways to Go by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, September 17, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 9/17/26 Damages by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) In the Wrong Music Class by Erik Agard. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Quit Your Barking! by Dan Hrynick.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Things Are Looking Up by Jackson Musker.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/17/2026 by Ananya Govindarajan.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, September 17 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 716: Mini Touchword 17 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,114 by Pasquale.
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1149: “It’s a game changer.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #173 by Stella Zawistowski.
M & M Crosswords: With Love by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #703 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) The Letter(s) of the Law by August Miller. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Where are You? by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 16, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Club: Connecting Flights by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: It’s a Four-Way Tie! by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #14, 9/16/26 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: He’s Burnin’ Up by Kelsey Dion.
Puzzmo: Then I go and spoil it all by Priyanka Sethy & Rajiv Sethy. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Hoofer Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Daniel Hrynick. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Peter Gorman.
New York Times Midi: Tea Party by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Adam Aaronson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: 9/16/26 Cool Forecasts by Zachary Edward-Brown. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Keep Digging by Hanh Huynh. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Short Shelf Life (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Compendium by Andrea Carla Michaels & Mike Torch.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/16/2026 by Michael Lenox.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 243 (9/16/26) by Monet Shum.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, September 16 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,113 by Dice.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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A Frame Games | cf.kmbweb.de Links Library | CoxRathvon.com | Harper’s ($) | Lovatts | Magpie ($) | Mokelfish Links Library | MyCrossword | NPL | Panda Magazine ($) | Private Eye | PuzzleCrypt archives | Puzzling StackExchange | r/crosswords | Sydney Morning Herald ($) | The Telegraph | The Times (UK) ($), includes The Listener

BEQ: Themeless Monday #895 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Cross-pollination: Meddling with Mid-terms by Leonard Williams.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #286: don’t say the wrong thing (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 275 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #702 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Feast Your Eyes On by Rebecca Moore. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 15, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Happy Belated by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Sept. 14: Miscalculation by Elijah Acquah. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: The Five Ws by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Blues Artist by Faren Roth. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Atom Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Faren Roth. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Nate Cardin.
New York Times Midi: To Be Continued … by Rena Cohen.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 by Aimee Lucido.
Newsday: 9/15/26 Sign Here by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Bomb Squads by Zachary Edward-Brown. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: No More Kidding Around! (Freestyle) by Mike Graczyk.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Simply Dashing by Grant Conley.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/15/2026 by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, September 15 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
Fordham Observer: Monday, September 14 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.37 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.3 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Troubled Waters (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,112 by Brockwell.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Bewilderingly: Cultural Barrier by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: The Crucible by Crosswoods.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #69 – “Gift Horse” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Apple News: ($) Finalmente Hai Tutti by Nate Cardin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Matthew Stock. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 14, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Daily Beast: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) “If You Ask Me…” by Heather Stanger McIntire. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: All Tied Up by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Emmy-Winning Journalist by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: You Can Count On Me by Joe Deeney. Online only
Puzzmo: Positive Minedset by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Revolt Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Brian Keller. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Andrea Carla Michaels and Dena R. Verkuil.
New York Times Midi: Two of a Kind by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, September 14, 2026 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: 9/14/26 for Meals-to-Go by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Produce Results by Chris Gross. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Travel Mug by William Eisenberg and Sally Hoelscher.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Scratch Pads by Justin Werfel.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini 09/14/2026 by Anna Steel.
The Columbia Spectator: It’s a Number’s Game! by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 242 (9/14/26) by Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: You Could’ve Crossed Paths by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Monday Fills Acrostics: ($) Acrostic 285 by Dave Murchie.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #613: Chess Words 7 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle #494 by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,111 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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7 down: hella good by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Some Call It Heaven by Martina Waluk.
M & M Crosswords: Rich and Creamy by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Workin’ 9 to 5 by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #701 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Bug Fixes by Karen Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Alex Rohrer; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Ending Imagery by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 13, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Daily Beast: Pay That Man! Thurs. Sept. 10, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Extra Time by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: I Gotta Bale by Patrick Berry. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: L. A. Times, Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – “A.I. APPLICATIONS” by Betsy Ochester & Andrew Gutelle. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: September 13, 2026 – Doin’ the Celebrity Shuffle by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Thinking Inside the Box by Henry Lin-David and Frank S. David.
New York Times Midi: Ballpark Figures by Natan Last.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 9/13/26 METAPHOR MENAGERIE: Birds, Mammals, Etc. by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 199 by Adam Shapiro. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Sounds About Right by Evan Park and Jeffrey Martinovic. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Key Club by Guilherme Gilioli.
Washington Post: 9 to 5 by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/13/2026 by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: by Joe Rodini
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

1Across: From Russia With Love by Veeyares. .pdf, online.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden.

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Chain Link by Alex Eaton-Salners.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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A Frame Games | cf.kmbweb.de Links Library | CoxRathvon.com | Harper’s ($) | Lovatts | Magpie ($) | Mokelfish Links Library | MyCrossword | NPL | Panda Magazine ($) | Private Eye | PuzzleCrypt archives | Puzzling StackExchange | r/crosswords | Sydney Morning Herald ($) | The Telegraph | The Times (UK) ($), includes The Listener

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: Getting Silly by Jack.
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Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 239 by CJ Tan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Let’s Celebrate! (Freestyle) by Matthew Stock.
Vox: Bird Watching by Andrew J. Ries.
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Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
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BEQ: Get a Whiff of This by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
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Queerty: Queerty Crossword #698 by Queerty.
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Daily Beast: Pay That Man! Thurs. Sept. 10, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 191 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: The Little Sleep by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
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Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
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New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, September 10, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 9/10/26 Organic Menu by Gary Cee. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Would You Care To Dance? by Ricky Sirois. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Lifts Up by Stella Zawistowski.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1147: “What’s done is done.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
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Queerty: Queerty Crossword #696 by Queerty.
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Bonmo: ($) Travel Bug by CJ Tan. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 9, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Trading Places by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: More Than E.T., Weds. Sept. 9, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Wade Wilson’s Alter Ego by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: Crawl Space by Dan Saubert. Online only
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SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Festival Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano . Online only.

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The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Rena Cohen. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Dario Salvucci.
New York Times Midi: Green Energy by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 9/9/26 All Around You by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) In Loving Memory by Kenneth Witte. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Change of Venue by Mark Budovitch.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: All Aboard! by Jerry Miccolis.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/09/2026 by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 240 (9/9/26) by Jeffrey Broms.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Buried at Sea by Ben Robinson Online only
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The Crossword Centre: Solution to Uncommon Sense by Vagans by Derek Harrison .pdf only
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Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,107 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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