Midis for Minnesota is a pack of 13 midi crosswords raising money for immigrant families impacted by ICE. Donate any amount to one of several Minnesota mutual aid organizations, submit proof, and receive the puzzles in late April. A free preview puzzle is available now at midisforminnesota.com.

Bewilderingly: Freestyle 23 by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: A Specific Flavor of Mellow Earnestness by Jack Scherban.
Crosswoods: Adam and Eve and Phil Collins by Crosswoods.
Just One Clue: Just One Clue 3! (ft. 186 Cluers!) by Frisco17 (organization) + 9 wonderful constructors + 176 other fantastic people. 
M & M Crosswords: Skeeters by Martina Waluk.
Pair-o-Ducks: Strike A Pose by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Bandbox by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #185 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Hybrid Animals by Claire Rimkus. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 13, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Zaineb Akbar. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: California, Here I Come, Sun. April 12, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Middle Seat by Heather Stanger McIntire. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Sounds of Nature by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: She Keeps Our “Headphones On” by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Feed the Kitty by Stella Zawistowski. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amie Walker. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, April 12, 2026 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, April 12, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Sarcophagus Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Pranav Daryanani. 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 Sun: ($) “Gevalt!” by Patrick Blindauer and Tony Orbach. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Brad Wiegmann.
New York Times Midi: “GO ON AHEAD!” by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: Monday, April 13, 2026 by Elizabeth C. Gorski.
Newsday: Battery-Powered by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Reaction Time by Tom Kain. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Parting Shot by Kareem Ayas.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Multipurpose by Ella Dershowitz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
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Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday App Store | Google Play
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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 224 (4/13/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Monday, April 13 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
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.
WashU Student Life: In Full Bloom by Julie Kassin.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 113. From “The Shed” (Issue 126, Apr-May 2026) by Māyā
Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptic #31 by Terry Brennan.
Monday Fills Acrostics: ($) Acrostic 274 by Dave Murchie.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #591: Pent Words 22 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle 472 by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,979 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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Midis for Minnesota is a pack of 13 midi crosswords raising money for immigrant families impacted by ICE. Donate any amount to one of several Minnesota mutual aid organizations, submit proof, and receive the puzzles in late April. A free preview puzzle is available now at midisforminnesota.com.

7 down: Their Own Words by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 126 by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Skeeters by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Just What the Puzzler Ordered by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #549 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #184 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Out of State by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic: by Hemant Mehta; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) Theme and Variations by Katja Brinck. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: California, Here I Come by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Down to Clown by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Bagel Holes by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Slate: by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini by Nijah Morris.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: “MAJOR CHANGE” by Darryl Gonzalez. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: B Movies by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) They’re in the Money by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Initial Thoughts by Lance Enfinger and John Kugelman.
New York Times Midi: “Day by Day” by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: MAJOR UNDERTAKINGS: Seven of the Academic Sort by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 179 by Adrian Johnson and Alexandra Doumani. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Talking Nonsense by Pam Klawitter. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Save Room for Dessert by Wendy L. Brandes.
Washington Post: Pluses and Minuses by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

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Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday App Store | Google Play
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Thinking Outside the Box 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: Disco Sour by Negroni. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Fresh-Cut Rowses, Puzzle 20 (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 Joel Fagliano.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Midis for Minnesota is a pack of 13 midi crosswords raising money for immigrant families impacted by ICE. Donate any amount to one of several Minnesota mutual aid organizations, submit proof, and receive the puzzles in late April. A free preview puzzle is available now at midisforminnesota.com.

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1105: “Try something else.” by Tim Croce.pdf, .puz only
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 126 by Jeff Linder.
Olio Grids: Excellent! – ACPT Logo (Brian’s Version) by Brian Callahan.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #184 by michael.
Apple News: ($) State Capital by Ryan Mathison. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
AVCX: ($) “I Dream of GenAI” by Francis Heaney. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Mini by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #932 – “Opening Number” by Matt Gaffney (Meta). Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: What’s Cooking? by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Couldn’t Be Better by Patrick Berry. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Reason: Double Think by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Cooking Up a Scheme by Aidan Deshong.
The Walrus: Tim Bits by Carina da Rosa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: He’s Right Behind Me, Isn’t He? by Ada Nicolle.
Los Angeles Times: by Samuel A. Donaldson & Doug Peterson. 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: Watch Your Language by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Horse Around by Randall J. Hartman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Midi: “Art Retrospectives” by Paolo Pasco.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 218 by Willa Angel Chen Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: I’m So Down by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: Do the Funky Chicken! by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Final Assessment by Randolph Ross. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday App Store | Google Play
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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.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 222 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
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.

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: Labyrinth by Mike Shenk. 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: Speed Demons by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Acrostic #16 by Jeanne Breen.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #264: hard to swallow (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #546 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #182 by michael.
xwordswithbabka: fun, fair (semi-themeless) by Dan Schwartz.
Apple News: ($) State Capital by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Thin by Piyush Garodia.
The Chicago Maroon: 107\. Put Your Hands Up! by Carter Otis.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 10, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Dos Equis by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Killer in The Hunger Games and Scream by Patrick Merrell.
Puzzmo: Waterlines by bob weisz. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, April 9, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, April 9, 2026 by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Elsinore Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Lynn Lempel. 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 Sun: ($) Doubly Approved by Bill Weber. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
New York Times Midi: Xbox by Joel Fagliano.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 4/10/26 Poor Prediction by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Roller Coaster by Dario Salvucci. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Corn Crib by Sally Hoelscher.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Covert Operation by Matt Gaffney. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 223 (4/10/26) by Jeffrey Broms, Emily Lutzker, and Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Friday, April 10 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
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.
WashU Student Life: Like Magic by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #315 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,977 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.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Well, would you look at that! by Jeanne D. Breen.
M & M Crosswords: Shake It All About by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #545 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 4/9/26 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #181 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kelsey Dixon. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 9, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Living the Dream, Thurs. April 9, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Make It Quick by Peter A. Collins. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Letters and Numbers by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Yahoo! by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Letter Drops by erik. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Pearls Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
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 Sun: ($) Twenty Question Marks by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Barbara Lin.
New York Times Midi: You Got It! by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Mini: by Tracy Bennett.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 9, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 4/9/26 Hanging Gardens by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Food Supply by Susan Gelfand. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Bananas Foster by Brian Callahan.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Ill-Informed by Tom Kain. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Bacchanal 2026 by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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 Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 222 (4/9/26) by Jeffrey Broms, Emily Lutzker, and Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, April 9 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 221 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
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.
WashU Student Life: An ArtSci Course of Action by Rena Cohen and Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 695: Pent Words 139 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,976 by Fed.
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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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1104: “Does it work now?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Jeff’s Puzzles: Daisy Daisy by Jeffs Puzzles.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #544 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #180 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Fashion Statements by Joel Woodford. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) April 8, 2026: Cookie Cutter by Olivia Mitra Framke. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Untitled Project by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 8, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Light It Up! by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Building Up Buttercup, Weds. April 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) Hit Parade by Maitreyi Anantharaman. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
Muller Monthly Music Meta: April MMMM: Capture the Flag by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
People Puzzler: ‘Lush Life’ Singer by Will Eisenberg.
Puzzmo: On My Shoulder by kangareuben. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Kavin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Villa Puzzle by Malaika Handa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Kathy Lowden. 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 Sun: ($) Themeless by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Philippe Monfiston.
New York Times Midi: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 4/8/26 Extremely Loud by AuthorName. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Preposition Partition by Ben Abbott. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: “Sweet Recorder Song!” by Kareem Ayas & Amie Walker.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: We’ve Got Company by Lynn Lempel. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 221 (4/8/26) by Jeffrey Broms, Emily Lutzker, and Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, April 8 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Rice Thresher: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Ava McClung.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: Musical Moment by Naomika Raveendran.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Lift Standard by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tales From The Cryptic: Tie Men Up – 5×18 by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,975 by Qaos.
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 #871 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 5 by Katie Hoody. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 252 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #543 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #179 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Sanjay Rao. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: the best crossword ever by chase grosso.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 7, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 7, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Taylor Harris. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Tough Act to Follow, Tues. April 7, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, April 6: Hit Parade by Faren Roth. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Double Take by Faren Roth. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Jurassic by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Family Resemblance by carina da rosa. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, April 6, 2026 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, April 6, 2026 by Adrianne Baik.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Golden Head Puzzle by Malaika Handa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Michael Hobin. 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 Sun: ($) “Oops!” by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Adryel W. Robles Ojeda.
New York Times Midi: Heart of the Matter by Sid Sivakumar.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: 4/7/26 Uncomplicated by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Comeback Players by Aidan Deshong. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Welcome to Sunnydale (Freestyle) by Michael Berg.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Let’s Table That by Jamey Smith. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 04/06/2026 by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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 Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 220 (4/7/26) by Jeffrey Broms, Emily Lutzker, and Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, April 7 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 220 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
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.
WashU Student Life: The Fault in Our Stars by Diana Risley.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.14 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.31 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,974 by Pasquale.
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

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Sax by Crosswoods.
Pair-o-Ducks: Eggs Change Words by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #46 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #178 by michael.
Apple News: ($) GTA III by Rafa Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 6, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: The Show Must Go On, Mon. April 6, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Stroke of Genius by Zoey Foley. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Sea Change by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: ‘Lush Life’ Singer by Will Eisenberg.
Puzzmo: README (freestyle) by madeline kaplan. Online only
Puzzmo: Mixtape by kelly. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, April 5, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, April 5, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Gilead Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jodi Davenport. 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 Sun: ($) Bakin’ Bits by Tom Heilman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by John Ewbank.
New York Times Midi: Language of Origin by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: Overdrive by Kareem Ayas.
Newsday: 4/6/26 Helmet Wearers by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Inside Information by Beth Rubin and Will Nediger. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Climbing Wall by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Toggle Switches by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 219 (4/6/26) 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.
WashU Student Life: Fanny Flutters by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Outside the Fox – Triple Crown Fox Derby #6 (April 6-19, 2026) – Touchword by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Marching Bands #11.26 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Weird, Frenzied Energy by Daniel Grinberg. Patreon Subscription.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #590: Semicircle Sorting 8 .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 29,973 by Brendan.
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

 

7 down: never gonna stop by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Vegetarian Grammarian by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #263.5: cool again (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Jammin’ Until the Break of Dawn by Martina Waluk.
Midis for Minnesota: Let’s Play Two by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: The Voice: I Want You (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #542 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #541 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #177 by michael.
World of Crosswords: themeless 166 by Marya and Carla.
Apple News: ($) Business Card by Samir Reddigari. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Erik Agard and Enrique Henestroza Anguiano; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 5, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) What’s Up by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: ‘Thirtysomeone’ Thurs. April 2, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Criss Cross by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: wake up babe by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, April 4, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: MAKE SOME NOISE by Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: March 29, 2026 – My Explosive Career by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Double Creatures by Justin Smith. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Badvertising by Samuel A. Donaldson.
New York Times Midi: Slanted Views by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
Newsday: 4/5/26 YOU WIN: For Various Accomplishments by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Hello, Sailor by pibble. Online only
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 7 by Brian Callahan and Matthew Luter. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Mega Freestyle 4 by Adrian Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Winston Emmons.
Washington Post: Turn of Phrase by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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.

koha xw: It’s a Bust! by koha.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden. Purchase at link.

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Acrostic by David Balton and Jane Stewart.
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.
Club 72: Freestyle 1103: “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
David Alfred Bywaters: Another Defeat by David Alfred Bywaters.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #540 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #176 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Themeless by Rebecca Goldstein. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) It’s Raining Men by Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #931 — “Top of the Lineup” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Character Sketches by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: The Eyes Have It by kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Reason: A Minute for Minarchy by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: The Body Electric by Bryant White.
The Walrus: That’s a Great Dane (Themeless) by Craig Stowe.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: Foiled Again! by Will Nediger.
Los Angeles Times: by Matthew Luter. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: Dye Jobs by Bart Gold
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: But Is It Art? by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Doug Peterson and Barry C. Silk. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Royce Ferguson.
New York Times Midi: “Work Out the Bugs”by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by S.N.. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 6 by Jamixiy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mister Right by Gene Leganza & Theresa Brady.
Vox: Facetime by Patrick Blindauer.
The Wall Street Journal: Asleep at the Wheel by Jeff Jerome. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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 Angela Kinsella Olson. 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.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 219 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
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 Guardian: Guardian cryptic crossword Easter special 2026 by tktktk.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
WSJ Variety: Tossing and Turning by Patrick Berry. 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