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  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Club 72: Freestyle 1141: “It just moves the needle.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
    Inteltainment: Themeless #172 by Stella Zawistowski.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #676 by Queerty.
    Apple News: ($) Plant-Based Meats by Zhou Zhang. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    AVCX: ($) August 19, 2026: Fully Here by Matthew Luter. Subscribe at link.
    Bonmo: ($) Skip, Skip by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 19, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
    Crossword Club: Clown Around by Trent H. Evans.
    Daily Beast: Full Grid, Weds. Aug. 19, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    MEOW: Weekly Meta
    People Puzzler: Puzzler by Katja Brink.
    Puzzmo: Roasting Techniques by katie hoody. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
    Slate: Midi by Tim Croce.
    Slate: Mini by Nate Cardin.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Getaway Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Fruit Basket by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Max Schlenker. 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: ($) by Kareem Ayas.
    New York Times Midi: Frankly Speaking by Ian Livengood.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
    Newsday: 8/19/26 Boxing Day by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Following Instruction by Prasanna Keshava. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: In Fact by Matthew Stock.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: On The Corner by Kelly Richardson.

    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 Pam Amick Klawitter. 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.

    Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Mad Invention by Ben Robinson Online only
    Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 125. “He’s held back by Abdullah Reg Orrison” (Channel 123) by Māyā
    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 30,089 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

    Support Daily Crossword Links

    Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

    Other American-style links:

    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

    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


    August 19, 2026
    daily links
  • Tuesday, August 18, 2026

    BEQ: Themeless Monday #891 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    LuterCross: PUZZLE 271 by Matthew Luter.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #675 by Queerty.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #674 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: ($) Four Square by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 18, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
    Daily Beast: Watch It Maybe, Tues. Aug. 18, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Defector: ($) The Crossword, Aug. 17: Roster Talks by Matthew Stock. Subscribe at link.
    Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
    Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Dream by Jack Murtagh.
    Puzzmo: Appearances can be deceiving… by emet. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
    Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, August 17 by Quiara Vasquez.
    Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, August 17 by Dan Kois.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Paddy’s Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

    Lollapuzzoola was Saturday, August 15. If you couldn’t attend live, the puzzles are still available here. Solve at your leisure, or submit your scores by September 5 for them to count in the At-Home Division.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Seth Bisen-Hersh. 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: ($) by Jeremy Venook.
    New York Times Midi: Themeless Puzzle by Alina Abidi.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 by Aimee Lucido.
    Newsday: 8/18/26 Money-Saving Spots by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Record Crowd by Matthew Luter and Geoffrey Schorkopf. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Crunch Time by Michael Drusedum.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Back Lot by Kevin Shustack.

    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 Mark McClain. 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.

    Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.33 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
    Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.47 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,088 by Maskarade.
    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

    Support Daily Crossword Links

    Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

    Other American-style links:

    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

    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


    August 18, 2026
    daily links
  • Monday, August 17, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Crosswoods: half-and-half by Crosswoods.
    M & M Crosswords: Toujours by Martina Waluk.
    Midwest Crossword Tournament: Preview: We’re Not in Kansas Anymore (Themeless) by Kaye Brown.
    The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #65 – “Slap Happy” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
    Apple News: ($) Playing Up by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Bonmo: ($) Spirit Animals by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 17, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Daily Beast: He’s Here to Serve, Sun. Aug. 16, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Lil AVCX: ($) Trail Mix by Madison Shultz. Subscribe at link.
    Monday Fills: Seize Them!!? by Dave Murchie.
    Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
    People Puzzler: He’s a Jolly Good Fella by Adam Auriemma.
    Puzzmo: Well Dressed by Madeline Kaplan. Online only
    Puzzmo: Side by Side by sethbh. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Sandy Weisz and Bob Weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
    Slate: August 17 mini by Dan Kois.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    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 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: ($) by Zhouqin Burnikel.
    New York Times Midi: Split Hairs by Adrianne Baik.
    New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, August 17, 2026 by Erik Agard.
    Newsday: 8/17/26 Tool Box by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Charge Ahead? by Kevin Curry. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Chaotic Scene by Zhouqin Burnikel.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Corrode Test by Zhouqin Burnikel.

    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 Robin Stears. 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.

    Cryptic Crossweird: ($) A Bit of Espresso by Dob Olino. Patreon Subscription.
    Redhead64: PUZZLE #609: Brick By Brick 11 .pdf only
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,087 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

    Support Daily Crossword Links

    Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

    Other American-style links:

    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

    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


    August 17, 2026
    daily links
  • Sunday, August 16, 2026

    7 down: Ring Them Bills by 7down.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Cross-pollination: Primary Care by Leonard Williams.
    In Pursuit of Puzzles: Colorful Characters by Jeanne D. Breen.
    M & M Crosswords: Medicinally Speaking by Martina Waluk.
    Pun Of A Kind: Sorry, Wrong Number by Mikey G.
    Apple News: ($) It’s Not That Deep by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic: by Erica Hsiung Wojcik; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Bonmo: ($) Siblings Come First by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 16, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 16, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
    Daily Beast: He’s Here to Serve, Sun. Aug. 16, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    The Hub Crossword: ($) Summer Blockbusters by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
    Provincetown Independent: At the Deep Sea Disco by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
    Puzzmo: Financial Matters by Mikey G. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword : Supercool 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, Aug 16, 2026 – “THREE’S COMPANY” by Rich Katz. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merl Reagle Archives: August 16 , 2026 – Gang of Fours by Merl Reagle.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Times: ($) Take the Edge Off by Sam Brody.
    New York Times Midi: Put a Tent on This Circus! by Kareem Ayas.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    Newsday: 8/16/26 LAST OF ALL: Before Moving On by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
    Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
    Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 195 by Rafael Musa and Rebecca Goldstein. Direct link to .puz.
    Universal Sunday: Acting Different by Daniel Grinberg. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Gift Guide by Pam Klawitter.
    Washington Post: Get Back on the Road by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

    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 Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
    Fast Company: How They Crumble 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.

    Negroni’s Cocktails: August Cocktail: The Good Life by Negroni. Patreon subscription.
    Redhead64: ANSWERS: Fronts Off 9 .pdf only
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Puzzle 30 (Rows Garden) by Juliana Tringali Golden. .pdf.

    Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
    Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
    The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
    New York Times Variety: ($) Spiral by Will Shortz.
    Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

    Support Daily Crossword Links

    Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

    Other American-style links:

    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

    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


    August 16, 2026
    daily links
  • Saturday, August 15, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Club 72: Freestyle 1140: “Less talk, more action.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
    Gridlocked: ($) The Young Governor by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
    Inexact Puzzles: Xword Themed: Agape by Zach.
    lost for xwords: Crossword #154 – Full of It (Themeless) by August Miller.
    M & M Crosswords: Sprinkled with Cinnamon by Martina Waluk.
    Apple News: ($) Freestyle by David P. Williams. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
    Bonmo: ($) Flip the Switch by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
    Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #950 — “Hooked on a Book” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
    Morning Brew: Product Placement by Jack Murtagh.
    Puzzmo: Intro and Outro Music by bewilderingly. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    Reason: Product Placement by Stella Zawistowski.
    Spyscape: Math Training Academy by Dylan Schiff.
    The Walrus: That’s the Name of the Movie (themeless) by Emma Lawson.
    Yahoo! Mini: Life in the City by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    The Globe and Mail Weekender: ($) An Apple a Day by Jeffrey Martinovic.
    Los Angeles Times: by Barbara Lin & Jess Rucks. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Magazine: Categorically Speaking by Matt Gaffney.
    New York Times: ($) by Blake Slonecker.
    New York Times Midi: Circle of Life by Joel Fagliano.
    New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
    Newsday: Saturday Stumper by David P. Williams. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 235 by Adrian Johnson and Alexandra Doumani. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Falling Behind by Joe Rodini.
    Vox: People of Letters by Andrew J. Ries.
    The Wall Street Journal: If I Were You by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz.

    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
    Square Chase: ($) Skipping Class (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. 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: The Journal Acrostic by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .pdf.

    Support Daily Crossword Links

    Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

    Other American-style links:

    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

    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

     

    August 15, 2026
    daily links
  • Friday, August 14, 2026

    BEQ: Themeless Thursday #890 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #22 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
    Apple News: ($) Men of the Cloth by Hunter Murphy. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. 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: August 14, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    People Puzzler: Movie Musical Legend by Patrick Merrell.
    Puzzmo: Something to Eat? by Max Schlenker. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword. Online only.
    Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
    Slate: Mini by Kiran Pandey.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Neighborhood Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Best Dresses by Ori Brian. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Katie Hale. 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: ($) by Zhou Zhang.
    New York Times Midi: Land of Oz by Ian Livengood.
    New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
    The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, August 14, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
    Newsday: 8/14/26 E Pluribus Unum by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Beginning German by Jake Halperin. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Rant Bridge by Amie Walker.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Product Recall by Mike Shenk.

    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 Pam Amick Klawitter. 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
    The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
    Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
    YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

    Out Of Left Field: ($) #333 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,085 by Pangakupu.
    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

    Support Daily Crossword Links

    Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

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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

     

    August 14, 2026
    daily links
  • Thursday, August 13, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    M & M Crosswords: Second Polish Republic by Martina Waluk.
    GenXword: The GenXword Mini #104 (8/13/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
    Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Anna Harkins & Brian Callahan. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    AVCX: ($) AVCX Classic Themeless #89 by Rafael Musa. Subscribe at link.
    Bonmo: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 13, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
    Daily Beast: Get Well Soon, Thurs. Aug. 13, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Jonesin’: And My Ax! by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
    Provincetown Independent: At the Deep Sea Disco by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
    Puzzmo: Land’s a Plane by Kiran Pandey. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
    Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, August 12 by Chandi Deitmer.
    Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, August 12 by Adrianne Baik.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Green Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
    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 Desirée Penner & Jeff Sinnock. 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: ($) by Killian Olson.
    New York Times Midi: Lost in Translation by Andy Kravis.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, August 13, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
    Newsday: 8/13/26 B+ by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Hotly Contested by Glenn Cook. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Gum Wrapper by Dario Salvucci.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Tribal Tunes by Luke K. Schreiber.

    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.

    A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 711: Mini Touchword 15 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,084 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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    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


    August 13, 2026
    daily links
  • Wednesday, August 12, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Club 72: Freestyle 1139: “Get your head together.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
    Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #281: just the hits (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
    Apple News: ($) Intermission by Daniel Hrynick. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by . News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Bonmo: ($) Let’s Take a Wild Ride by Kate Jensen and Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 12, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
    Crossword Club: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry by Trent H. Evans.
    Daily Beast: The Kid in the Hall, Weds. Aug. 12, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    MEOW: Weekly Meta: Handpicked for the Role II by DrTom.
    People Puzzler: Reality Star and Beauty Entrepreneur by Shannon Rapp.
    Puzzmo: Smol Boi by Enrique. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword. Online only.
    Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
    Slate: Mini by Dan Kois.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Final Girl Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
    Vulture 10×10: The Love Me Not Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Backward Compatibility by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Erik Agard. 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: ($) by Adrianne Baik.
    New York Times Midi: Mic Drop by Nate Cardin.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, August 12, 2026 by Robyn Weintraub.
    Newsday: 8/12/26 Below the Hip by Steve Jopek. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Split Down the Middle by Daniel Hrynick. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Dynamic Duos by Katja Brinck and Will Eisenberg.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Imagine Dragons by Steve Jopek.

    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 Robin Stears. 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.

    Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Blame Investors by Ben Robinson Online only
    Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 124. The Shed crossword No.6 by Māyā (Issue 128, Aug-Sep 2026) by Māyā
    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 30,083 by Paul.
    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

    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


    August 12, 2026
    daily links
  • Tuesday, August 11, 2026

    BEQ: Themeless Monday #889 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    LuterCross: PUZZLE 270 by Matthew Luter.
    M & M Crosswords: Don’t Bother Knockin’ by Martina Waluk.
    Real Puzzling Stuff: Can You Crack It? (Themed, 8/10/26) by Ryan Patrick Smith.
    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: ($) by Scott McMahon. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 11, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
    Daily Beast: High Fives, Mon. Aug. 10, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Defector: ($) The Crossword, Aug. 10: Midpoint by Faren Roth. Subscribe at link.
    Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
    Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Beneath the surface by Jack Murtagh.
    Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Labyrinth by Jack Murtagh.
    Puzzmo: Lessons in Witchcraft by KDheron. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword. Online only.
    Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, August 10 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
    Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, August 10 by Quiara Vasquez.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Final Girl Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
    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 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: ($) by Wade Bednar.
    New York Times Midi: Two Ways of Saying It by Evan Kalish.
    New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 by Wyna Liu.
    Newsday: 8/11/26 Breakfast Table by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Pest Control by Jackson and Patrick Musker. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: We’re Done Here! (Freestyle) by Howard Neuthaler.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Playing Hard by Braden Weaver.

    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 Mark McClain. 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.

    Crossword Nexus: ($) Gravy Train (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
    Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.32 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
    Liari’s Cryptic Crosswords: MyCrossword Featured #17 by Liari.
    Outside The Box: ($) Eight Tracks by Roger Barkan. Subscribe at link.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,082 by Anto.
    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


    August 11, 2026
    daily links
  • Monday, August 10, 2026

    avalanchestyle: Wrestling Crossword by Kevin.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Crosswoods: Near a creamery by Crosswoods.
    In Pursuit of Puzzles: Themed #18 by Jeanne D. Breen.
    The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #64 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
    Apple News: ($) Lower Courts by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
    Bonmo: ($) No Time Like the Present by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 10, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Daily Beast: Let Me See That Smile, Sun. Aug. 9, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Lil AVCX: ($) Character Counts by Kim Alswager. Subscribe at link.
    Monday Fills: By the Way by Dave Murchie.
    Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
    People Puzzler: Reality Star and Beauty Entrepreneur by Shannon Rapp.
    Puzzmo: Bottomless Brunch by Kate Jensen & Shannon Rapp. Online only
    Puzzmo: Always Watch Your Step! by Brandon Cathcart. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword. Online only.
    Slate: Slate Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
    Slate: Slate Mini by K. Austin Collins.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Casual Sex Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
    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 David Ding. 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: ($) by Nate Cardin.
    New York Times Midi: It’s Showtime by Ian Livengood.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, August 10, 2026 by Elizabeth C. Gorski.
    Newsday: 8/10/26 Lists by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) The Facts of Life by Anna Harkins. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Bug Out by Faren Roth.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Outward Bound by Prasanna Keshava.

    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
    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.

    BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Year 12, Puzzle 9 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
    The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
    Redhead64: PUZZLE #608: Section Six 12 .pdf only
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle 489 by Steve Townsend. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,081 by Vulcan.
    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


    August 10, 2026
    daily links
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