Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1154: “Putting your mind at ease.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
David Alfred Bywaters: Infestation by David Alfred Bywaters.
Gridlocked: ($) A Dark and Stormy Night by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
Jeff’s Puzzles: 1976 by Jeff Linder.
Pun Of A Kind: Fly the W (Freestyle) by Mikey G.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Ryan McCarty. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
Bonmo: ($) OMG, I Thought We Said Tomorrow by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “Lost Art” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Split Ends by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Flavor Bomb by Dylan. Online only
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Reason: A Real Pain by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: …—… by Rebecca Goldstein.
The Walrus: Elevated Beings by Craig Stowe.
Yahoo! Mini: At Sea by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: ($) Cut Down on Your Intake by Will Nediger.
Los Angeles Times: by Tom Pepper. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Running a Little Late by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Kameron Austin Collins.
New York Times Midi: Get in Line by Sid Sivakumar.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Joel Fagliano. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 242 by Adam Levav. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Fast-moving by Feely.
Vox: Where in the World? by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: In the Pits by Mike Shenk.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday 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
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.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Crossword: Polymath .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Weekend Magazine Crossword .pdf only
Gemelo Cryptic: Cryptic
The Globe and Mail: The Weekender Cryptic by Fraser Simpson
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online on
WSJ Variety: Labyrinth by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .pdf.

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Ariadne’s Crossword Library: October 2026 Monthly Contest: “If I Could Just Get Things in Order…” by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
BEQ: Fishy People in the Music Biz by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
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Bonmo: ($) Tic-Tac-Foe by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 2, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 2, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: Oscar-Winning Succession Sibling by Katja Brinck.
Provincetown Independent: Crossword Confidential by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Skye Club by elijah acquah. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Billionaire Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Architectual Engineering by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Norman M. Aaronson. 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: ($) by Joe Marquez.
New York Times Midi: Endpieces by Evan Kalish.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, October 2, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 10/2/26 Art for Art’s Sake by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Playing Together by Betsy Ochester and Andrew Gutelle. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Colorful Cast of Characters by Bergstein & Rapp.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: We’ll Be Around by Matt Gaffney.

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 Andrew J. Ries. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 251 (10/2/26) by Monet Shum.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 1 (Mini) by Dylan Vilela.
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: ($) AVCX Cryptic 10/1/26 by Matthew Stock. Subscribe at link.
The Gnomon: Issue #9, October 2026 by Andy Yingst. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #340 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,127 by Budmo.
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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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Curiosities: Pick a Card by Crossword Curiosities.
M & M Crosswords: Makin’ Bacon by Martina Waluk.
Memorial Hall Library: October 2026 Puzzle: Vampires and such
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #111 (10/1/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Great Minds by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 1, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Apparent Parent, Thurs. Oct. 1, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Vwllss Crsswrd 15 (Frbll Crsswrds) by Frnk Lng. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: It’s Always Something New by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Special cases by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: This Is My Life Now by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Texas Monthly: Grudge Match by Brandon Koppy.
Vulture 10×10: The Predator Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Cameron Barr & Annabel Blitzer. 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: ($) by Jill Singer.
New York Times Midi: Close Encounters of the Crossword Kind by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: The Answer, My Friend … by Kate Jensen.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 1, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 10/1/26 Confusion Comments by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Stop Trying To Make Fetch Happen! by Carina da Rosa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Worm Your Way Through by Luter.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Classical Symmetry by Kathleen Diamantakis & Jeff Chen.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/01/2026 by Sofia Whang.
The Columbia Spectator: Smells Like Fall by Nimisha Anand.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday 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: Daily Mini 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
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Puzzle Tome: M and S (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) A Trip to the Barber (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,126 by Harpo.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
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.
Club 72: Freestyle 1153: “We’ve got a situation here.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Top of the List by Jeanne D. Breen.
Inteltainment: Themeless #174 by Stella Zawistowski.
M & M Crosswords: No Exit by Martina Waluk.
Apple News: ($) Get Thready by Kelly Morenus. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) September 30, 2026 – “Give Me a Hand” by Nate Cardin. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) by Zaineb Akbar. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 30, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Au Pairs by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: The 90s Are Here, Weds. Sept. 30, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: He’s a Member of Bachelor Nation by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: Forecast Uncertain by emet. 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 Dating Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
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 Lee Taylor. 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: ($) by Joel Woodford.
New York Times Midi: Understated by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: 9/30/26 of 18-Wheelers by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Ready for Some Football? by Drew Schmenner. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Holey Cow! by Carina da Rosa.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Switching Seats by Ella Dershowitz.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/30/2025 by Nimisha Anand.
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 Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 250 (9/30/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini 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
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Paratuberculosis by Ben Robinson Online only
The Crossword Centre: October 2026 Bad Actors by Pandiculator by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: This Episode of Bluey is Called: Crossword by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,125 by Imogen.
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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BEQ: Themeless Monday #897 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Themeless 58! by Frisco17.
Jeff’s Puzzles: I Know a Place by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #287: having the best time (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 277 by Matthew Luter.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Rafael Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 29, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Swift Parting, Tues. Sept. 29, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Sept. 28: You Gonna Remember Me (Themeless) by Zachary Edward-Brown. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Fly-by-night by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Bossy Pants by Hanh Huynh. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Romantasy 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 Kelly Morenus. 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: ($) by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Midi: Look to the Skies by Rebecca Goldstein.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 9/29/26 Line Items by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Combo Meals by August Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: After the Fact by Matthew Stock.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Command Performance by Peter A. Collins.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/29/2026 by Nathalie Lambelet.
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 Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 249 (9/29/26) by Julia Ball.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, September 29 (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.

Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 127. Mysterious fact lover (Phantasmagoria #1) by Māyā
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.39 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.5 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tales From The Cryptic: Shrimp Panini by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,124 by Chandler.
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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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Cause A Pucker by Crosswoods.
M & M Crosswords: Little Oyster Island by Martina Waluk.
M & M Crosswords: Can’t Look Away by Martina Waluk.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #71 – “Mash-Ups” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Apple News: ($) Cut the Cards by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Circle Back by CJ Tan. iPad-exclusive app.
The Chicago Maroon: Here at UChicago (O-Issue) by Noah Sodickson.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 28, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Daily Beast: “58 and Doing Great” Mon. Sept. 28, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Unhappy Meal by Madison Shultz. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: First of All by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: He’s a Member of Bachelor Nation by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: You Can Count On Me by Joe Deeney. Online only
Puzzmo: Calm Waters by owen bergstein. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Alaska 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 Hoang-Kim Vu. 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: ($) by Helen Chen.
New York Times Midi: Craft From the Past by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, September 28, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Newsday: 9/28/26 Fast Food Menu by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Spectrum of Emotions by Kareem Ayas and Will Eisenberg. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: That’s Silly by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Depicture by Mike Shenk.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/28/2026 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 Angela Kinsella Olson. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 248 (9/28/26) by Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Monday, September 28 (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.

1Across: Me Who Loved the Spy by Aquifer. .pdf, online.
Monday Fills Acrostics: ($) Acrostic 286 by Dave Murchie.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #615: Sunburst 8 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle #496 by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,123 by Brummie.
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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Reviews and Discussion at Diary of a Crossword Fiend | Boatload Puzzles/AARP | “Crosscord” Discord | Crucidrama (en español) | Cruciverbalista (en español) | Easy Crossword (Newsday Archives) | FreeDailyCrosswords | Medium Crossword (Newsday Archives) | Hard Crossword (Newsday Archives) | r/crossword | USA Today Reviews and Discussion at Off the Grid | Squares.io | XWord-Muggles Meta Calendar

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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

7 down: the captain & the kid by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Can’t Look Away by Martina Waluk.
Apple News: ($) Exchanges by Nate Cardin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Kareem Ayas; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 27, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Daily Beast: Sylvester Speaks, Sun. Sept. 27, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) All the Time by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #956 — Find Someone Else! (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Big Boi by Enrique. 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 27, 2026 – “DROP IN ANYTIME!” by Jeremy Venook. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: September 27, 2026 – Bowl Games by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) The Full 12 Rounds by Adam Wagner.
New York Times Midi: Shady Characters by Andy Kravis.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 9/27/26 BACK TO SCHOOL: Of the “Higher” Kind by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 201 by Mike Graczyk. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Skip School by Dylan Schiff. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Please Wait To Be Seated (Freestyle) by Mike Graczyk.
Washington Post: It’s Going Down by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/27/2026 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 Gail Grabowski. 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.

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: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Puns and Anagrams by Andrew Ries.
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.
Club 72: Freestyle 1152: “It’s murder out there.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
ghana7crosswords: themeless 57 by ghana7.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 137 by Jeff Linder.
Pun Of A Kind: Let’s Go to the Second Half by Mikey G.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Zachary Edward-Brown & Adam Shapiro. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: 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 by Will Nediger.
Morning Brew: Take It Back by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Food Coloring by erik. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
Reason: Your Highness by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: The Current Affair by Bryant White.
The Walrus: Shuffling Papers by Emma Lawson.
Yahoo! Mini: Coming Home… Eventually by Darby Ratliff. Online only

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: ($) That’s Such a Cliché by Carina da Rosa.
Los Angeles Times: by Adrian Johnson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: A Word You Haven’t Heard Lately by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Brian Callahan.
New York Times Midi: Take Two! by Nguhi Ross and Erik Agard.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Lester Ruff. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 241 by Leo Tsai and Zachary Edward-Brown. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Split the Money by Ron Ammirante.
Vox: Cocktail Dresses by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Rounding Error by Jem Burch.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday 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 Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
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.

Crossword Nexus: ($) Record Keeping (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 126. An Alphabetical Jigsaw (Channel 124) by Māyā
Gridlocked: ($) Variety Cryptic #9: Missing Link by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Bonus Two-Tone by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Crossword: Polymath .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Weekend Magazine Crossword .pdf only
Gemelo Cryptic: Cryptic
The Globe and Mail: The Weekender Cryptic by Fraser Simpson
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
WSJ Variety: Triple Threat by Steve Mossberg. Direct link to .pdf.

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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: Crossed Ends by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Apple News: ($) Fall Into Place by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) We Love to See It by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 25, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: Dixie on 9-1-1: Nashville by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Laser Canon by Boaz David Moser. 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 Bollywood Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: California Dreamin’ by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Rebecca Goldstein. 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: ($) by Rafael Musa.
New York Times Midi: A Little Something Extra by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, September 25, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 9/25/26 It’s a Gas by Zachary Edward-Brown. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Corner Lots by Val Melius. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Drawing Conclusions by Pam Klawitter.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Madame X by Mike Shenk.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/25/2025 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
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
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 247 (9/25/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Friday, September 25 (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
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Rows Garden Six Pack #7 by Andrew J. Ries.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #339 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,121 by Omnibus.
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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Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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.
Grapejeux: Puzzle 4 – “Freestyle 1” by Green.
Hinsey Puzzles: Midi Freestyle 2 by Derek Hinsey.
M & M Crosswords: That’s News To Me by Martina Waluk.
M & M Crosswords: Martini Remedy by Martina Waluk.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #110 (9/24/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matt Sweeney. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) A Drink, Perhaps? by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 24, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Co-Parenthood, Weds. Sept. 23, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Forward Pass by Brad Wiegmann. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Free Skate by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Hand-waving by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Work from Home by CJ Tan. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The FBI Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Yijing Chen. 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: ($) by Jeff Stillman.
New York Times Midi: On Track by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, September 24, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 9/24/26 Fake Diamond by Kyle Dolan. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Content Consumption by Michele Govier. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Now’s Not the Time (Freestyle) by Milo Mucu.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Heightened Awareness by Joseph Gangi.

The Columbia Spectator: Alumni! Oh My! by Anna Steel.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/24/2025 by Michael Lenox.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday 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
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, September 24 (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.

Aries Puzzles: Moving Boxes by Andrew J. Ries.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 717: Sudokurostic 12 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Do Glendroids Dream of Electric Sheep?: For Job and Doe. by Glentopher.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,120 by Qaos.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New Scientist: ($) Biweekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Reviews and Discussion at Diary of a Crossword Fiend | Boatload Puzzles/AARP | “Crosscord” Discord | Crucidrama (en español) | Cruciverbalista (en español) | Easy Crossword (Newsday Archives) | FreeDailyCrosswords | Medium Crossword (Newsday Archives) | Hard Crossword (Newsday Archives) | r/crossword | USA Today Reviews and Discussion at Off the Grid | Squares.io | XWord-Muggles Meta Calendar

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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