BEQ: Themeless Monday #874 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 8 by Kareem Ayas. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Themeless 4/27/26 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #266.5: playing with names (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #267: abso-friggin’-lutely! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 255 by Matthew Luter.
Pun Of A Kind: 2. Oh You Again by Mike Graczyk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #564 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #200 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Themeless by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 28, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Forty-Fiving and Thriving, Tues. April 28, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, April 27: You Lose (Themeless) by Rachel Fabi. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: 6×6 by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Breaking Bad by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, April 27, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, April 27, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Catholic Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Robert E.L. Morris. 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: ($) Themeless by Tony Orbach. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Hal Moore.
New York Times Midi: Money Talks by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Tracy Bennett.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 by Adam Wagner.
Newsday: 4/28/26 Musts by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Crunch Time by Kevin Christian and Andrea Carla Michaels. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: It’s a Small World by Will Eisenberg & Kim Alswager.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Mouthpieces 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: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
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 229 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.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.17 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.33 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,992 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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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Artemis II by Crosswoods.
ghana7crosswords: themeless 48 by ghana7. 
Pair-o-Ducks: Initial Here by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #49 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #563 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #199 by michael.
Apple News: ($) All Bark and no Bite by Wendy L. Brandes. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. 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 27, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: What a Tangled Web We Weave, Mon. April 27, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Huge Spoilers by Kim Alswager. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Local Language by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Reigning Queen of Movie Magic by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Elements of Flight by kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, April 26, 2026 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, April 26, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Chilean Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Patti Varol. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Divine Intervention by Joon Pahk. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Neville Fogarty.
New York Times Midi: Keep It Moving by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: April 27 by Will Nediger.
Newsday: 4/27/26 on a Camping Trip by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Facial Expressions by Caryn Robbins. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: “The Door’s Always Open!” (Freestyle) by Adrian Johnson.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Bouncing Ball by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
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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 Gail Grabowski. 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.

Redhead64: PUZZLE #593: Deck It Out 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 29,991 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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7 down: morning star by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Donuts and Hams by Martina Waluk.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #198 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Pest Control by Kelvin Zhou. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Alexandra Doumani and Adrian Johnson.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 26, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Safe Inside by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Gloved and Beloved by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Too Good to Be True by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #934 — Saturday, April 25th, 2026 — “Stay Cool” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Messenger Dudes by Katherine Morayati. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, April 25, 2026 by Nijah Morris.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: A River Runs Through It by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: April 26, 2026 – Flights of Fancy by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Pick-Me-Ups by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Well-Suited by Rebecca Goldstein.
New York Times Midi: Bye-Bye! by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Auto Focus by Gary M. Larson. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Power of Ten by Double Blooper. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 181 by Matthew Stock. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Part of Speech by George Simpson and Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: On the Market by Sala Wanetick.
Washington Post: Inside Track by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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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 Patti Varol. 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.

Crossword Nexus: ($) Don’t Be So Patronizing (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden. Purchase at link.

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

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Midis for Minnesota is out now! Donate any amount to a Minnesota mutual aid organization, send proof, and you’ll receive thirteen crosswords by Minnesotan constructors, including two from our very own DCL team. The puzzles are Minnesota-themed, but fun for Minnesotans and non-Minnesotans alike. Go check it out here!

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1109: “Take the fifth.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Pun Of A Kind: Note These Clues by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #562 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #197 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Themeless by Kelly Morenus. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) This Is a Stellar Puzzle by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Morning Brew: Side of Greens by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Superhero Movie by Will Eisenberg. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Reason: Quippy LP by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Handlebars by Madison Shultz.
The Walrus: Rising Action by David Karp.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: Please Be Seated by Aaron M. Rosenberg.
Los Angeles Times: by by Greg Snitkin & Amie Walker. 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: ($) Military Medicine by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Sam Ezersky.
New York Times Midi: “Shot in the Dark” by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by David P. Williams. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 220 by Adrian Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Out in Front by Jay Silverman.
Vox: Check Mates by Andrew J. Ries.
The Wall Street Journal: Just Do It by Zhouqin Burnikel. 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 Robin Stears. 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 228 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 Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
WSJ Variety: Twister by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .pdf.

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BEQ: Inner Reflection by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Themeless 4/23/26 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 127 by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #266: kudos (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #18 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #560 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #196 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Culinary Artists by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 24, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Stir-Fry by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Beautiful Tomb Raider by Will Eisenberg.
Puzzmo: S is for Super! by Willa. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, April 23, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, April 23, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Bad Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Greetings, Earthlings by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by James Mattina. 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: ($) Warrior by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Andrew Spooner.
New York Times Midi: Hide Your Tears by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: Capital Letters by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Quite So by Jeffrey Wechsler. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Red Rocks by Amanda Rafkin & Amie Walker.
Vox: by Andrew J. Reis.
The Wall Street Journal: Double Features 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 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
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 117. Stout creation? by Māyā
Out Of Left Field: ($) #317 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,989 by Ix.
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: Inner Reflection by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 127 by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: All Those Wannabes by Martina Waluk.
GenXword: A new GenXword puzzle has been posted by Andrew Anker. Online only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #195 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Themeless by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by . 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 23, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Taylor Harris. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: That Does Impress Me Much, Thurs. April 23, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 187 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: From Chill to Ill by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Pavlov by Jack Murtagh.
Provincetown Independent: Life by the Sea by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Crossing Swords by Stella Zawistowski. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 by K. Austin Collins.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Basketball Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jeffrey Wechsler. 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: ($) Dressed to the Nines by Tony Orbach. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Midi: Salty Language by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 23, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: Triple Doubles by Ron Ammirante. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Loaded With Carbs by Daniel Hrynick. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Sideburns by Faren Roth.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Going by the Board by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Springtime by Olivia Barbieri and Nathalie Lambelet.
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 Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, April 23 (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 227 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: WashU, Let’s Dance!!! by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,988 by Brockwell.
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

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1108: “Don’t hog it all!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crosswords by Alisya: Mini: separate but inseparable by Alisya Reza.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #558 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #194 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Wine Pairings by Freddie Cheng. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by . News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) April 22, 2026 – “Not Quite on Top of Things” by Zachary Edward-Brown and Jude White. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 22, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Zaineb Akbar. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Still Tacky at 80, Weds. April 22, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta: Rising Trend by DrTom.
People Puzzler: Our World’s Most Beautiful Cover Star by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Auto-Tune by Dan Schwartz & Rose Sloan. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 by Kavin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Found Footage 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 Zhouqin Burnikel. 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: ($) Mixed Emotions by Lee Glickstein. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Hoang-Kim Vu.
New York Times Midi: Report Card by Jeremy Newton.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: Wenesday Crossword by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 4/22/26 Over Heads by Jay Silverman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Permutations by CJ Tan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: That’s So OP! by Olivia Mitra Framke & Will Eisenberg.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Having the Means by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. 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 Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 230 (4/22/26) – LDOC Series #3 by Jeffrey Broms.
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 229 (4/22/26) – LDOC Series #2 by Jeffrey Broms.
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 231 (4/22/26) by Roger Chen.
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 228 (4/22/26) – LDOC Series #1 by Jeffrey Broms.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, April 22 (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: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Rice Thresher: They’re Putting Me Out To Pasture by Ava McClung.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: Bingo! by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Myopic Intruder by Ben Robinson Online only
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 29,987 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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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

BEQ: Themeless Monday #873 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 7 by Malaika Handa. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 254 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #557 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #193 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Themeless by Rafa Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by . News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
The Chicago Maroon: Horton Hears a Clue by Olivia Phillips.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 21, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Flow: ($) Rising Star by Rebecca Moore. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Festival First, Tues. April 21, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, April 20: Haute Cuisine by Zachary Edward-Brown and Mishkin Filstrup. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Hear Me Out by Gus Bloxham. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Right and wrong by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: For Any Occasion by kangareuben. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amie Walker. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, April 20, 2026 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, April 20, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Undercover 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 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 Sun: ($) Final Pairings by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Victoria Fernandez Grande.
New York Times Midi: The Odd Couple by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: 4/21/26 Umpire’s Calls by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Directing Movies by Erik Agard and Sarah Sinclair. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Repeat After Me by Joe Rodini.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: How Pedestrian! by Gene Leganza & Theresa Brady. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 04/20/2026 by Olivia Barbieri.
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 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.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 226 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: Going Continental by Diana Risley.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.16 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Garden Variety Puzzles: Rows Garden #11 by Peter Baronowski. .pdf, .rgz only
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.32 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,986 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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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

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Chicken Farmer by Crosswoods.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #265.5: any ideas? (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Olio Grids: ACPT Logo Puzzles by Brian Callahan, Heather McIntire Stanger, Jess Rucks & Jess Shulman, Katja Brinck, Matthew Luter, Olivia Mitra Framke, Sally Hoelscher, Terry Sun, and Zoey Foley.
Pair-o-Ducks: Twice Baked by Pair O Ducks.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #192 by michael.
zerofiftyone: “Foundation Course” 🎓 (2026/04/20) by Ben Wilson.
Apple News: ($) Mouth Holes by Kiran Pandey. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 20, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Sounds Like a You Problem by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Happy 4/20, Mon. April 20, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) I Literally Mean It! by Kate Jensen. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Themeless 149 by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Our World’s Most Beautiful Cover Star by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Protein Packed by Emily Biegas. Online only
Puzzmo: Stick Shift by magistra & erik. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Scientific American: Hot Stuff by Aimee Lucido.
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, April 19, 2026 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, April 19, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Moon 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 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 Sun: ($) Embodiment of Nature by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Freddie Cheng.
New York Times Midi: Has the Last Laugh by Tarun Krishnamurthy.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: April 20 by Kameron Austin Collins.
Newsday: 4/20/26 Places to Live by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Minitheme by Will Nediger. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Flip One’s Lid by Beth Rubin & Will Nediger.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Burning Question by Ryan J. Gallagher. 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 Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 227 (4/20/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Monday, April 20 (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: Super Bros by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Mutant Turtle’s Head by Dylan Blok. Patreon Subscription.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #592: Link-Letters 15 .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 29,985 by Philistine.
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

 

7 down: check, one, two by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Themeless 4/18/26 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: History Is Not Inevitable by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Some People by Martina Waluk.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: Fantastic Beasts (Meta) by Philip Chow.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday (Sunday) #48 – “I Literally Love Them!”, Volume 4 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #556 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #191 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Let Me Explain by Derek Hinsey. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin and Amie Walker; 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 19, 2026 by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Causing a Commotion, Sun. April 19, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Scrap Heap by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Dirty Dishes by DenaRobin. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, April 18, 2026 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: SUPERMARKET SWEEP by Adam Landau. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: April 19, 2026 – A Dog’s Life by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Which Way Am I Going? by Matt Ginsberg and Pete Muller. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Nuclear Fusion by Michael Lieberman.
New York Times Midi: Into Thin Air by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: 4/19/26 WHAT’S NEW: Recent Dictionary Arrivals by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Clockwork by BorezU. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 180 by Adrian Johnson and Alexandra Doumani. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Squared Up by Dylan Schiff. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Totality (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
Washington Post: The Crowd Goes Wild 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: Is This Real Life? 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.

Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 116. Press-ent and incorrect? by Māyā
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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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