BEQ: Metal Work by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Themeless 54! by Frisco17.
M & M Crosswords: Women’s March Mini 3.12.2026 by Martina Waluk.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #16 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #519 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #154 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Greetings From the Future by Namita Shashidhar and Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 13, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) One of the Four Corners by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #4, 3/13/26 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
People Puzzler: Call Me If You Get Lost (In the Grid) by Katja Brinck.
Puzzmo: Within Eyeshot by bewilderingly. Online only
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Pumpkin 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 Tracy Gray. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Would You Believe? by Joe Bower. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by James McCarron and Rachel Souza.
New York Times Midi: Chat Bubbles by Jeremy Newton.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 3/13/26 Out of Order by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Beast Mode by Greg Snitkin and Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Candy Dish by Tom Pepper & Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: The Short End by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
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Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday App Store | Google Play
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptic #31 by Terry Brennan.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #311 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,953 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.
M & M Crosswords: Women’s March Mini by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #518 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 3/12/26 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Real Puzzling Stuff: Dietary Fiber + Whimsical Foes (Themeless, 3/11/26) by Ryan Patrick Smith.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #153 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 12, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) The Pool by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Let Me Tell You What I Really Think, Thurs. March 12, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Two-Story Building by Justin Werfel. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Rows and Columns by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Mr. Peanut by Jack Murtagh.
Provincetown Independent: Surf’s Up by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: I’ll get to yoga eventually by Rob Dubbin. Online only
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SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Redemption 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 Jay Silverman. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Doug Peterson. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Joe Marquez.
New York Times Midi: Songwriting by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, March 12, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 3/12/26 in a Robot Kit by Alan Levin. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) It’s Alive! by Will Eisenberg and Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Easter(n) Island by Matthew Luter.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Get the Complete Picture by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Global corners: Places, peaks, and islands by Michael Lenox.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 209 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,952 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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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 1096: “It’s a privilege to know you.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #260: be real! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #517 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #152 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Hat in the Rings by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) March 11, 2026 – “Outer Extremes” by Kiran Pandey. 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: March 11, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Power Couple by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Wake Up Laughing, Weds. March 11, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: ‘Long Time’ Triple Threat by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Here Be Griffins by Frédérick Lavoie. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The University 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 Joe Marangell. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Atom by Alan Olschwang. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by John Guzzetta.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: 3/11/26 Electrical by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Take a Number by Marc Goldstein. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Common Phrases by Jess Rucks & Jess Shulman.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: For Openers by David Poole. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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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: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Rice Thresher: America’s Best Idea by Ava McClung.
Squared Away: ($) 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: Can Gun? by Ben Robinson Online only
Crossword Nexus: ($) Ya Gotta Believe (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
koha xw: Cryptic mini #97 “back pain” by Nate Fricker.
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,951 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

BEQ: Themeless Monday #867 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 1 by Rafael Musa. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 248 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #516 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #151 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Willa Angel Chen Miller. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 10, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 10, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Flow: ($) Razzle Dazzle by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Crashing the Party, Mon. March 9, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, March 9: Music Round by Daniel Hrynick. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) The Golden Rule by Madison Shultz. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Honk! by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: i’m sad, i need space by Adrian Johnson. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, March 9, 2026 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, March 9, 2026 by Adrianne Baik.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Forever 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 Geoffrey Schorkopf & Matthew Luter. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Gross Out by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Daniel Bodily.
New York Times Midi: A Touch of Class by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 by Chandi Deitmer.
Newsday: 3/10/26 Two Pair by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Peripheral Devices by Justin Werfel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: To the Berry End by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Full Extension by David Distenfeld & Seth Weitberg. 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 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.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 208 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.

The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.10 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Rows Garden #5 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.27 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,950 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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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Cherry Blossom Festival by Crosswoods.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #42 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #515 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #150 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Side Bangs by Jess Rucks. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: March 9, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: 38 Special, Sun. March 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Home Free by Kim Alswager. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: First Choice by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: ‘Long Time’ Triple Threat by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Adhesive (T)ape by rasanottabula & kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, March 8, 2026 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, March 8, 2026 by K. Austin Collins.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Tartan 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 Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Sayings of the Times by Alex Boisvert. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Christina Iverson and Andrea Carla Michaels.
New York Times Midi: Run It Back by Sid Sivakumar.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: March 9 by Elizabeth C. Gorski.
Newsday: 3/9/26 Don’t Get Stuck by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Salad Spinner by Ricky Sirois. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Young at Heart by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Say Again? by John Dunn. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 03/09/2026 by Sofia Whang.
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
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: ($) Marching Bands #11.24 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #586: Touchword 4 .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 29,949 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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7 down: two words by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: You Can’t Always Get What You Want by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Women’s March Mini by Martina Waluk.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: But Wait There’s More (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Pun Of A Kind: Spring Forward by Mikey G.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #149 by michael.
Apple News: ($) 🙈 by Brian Keller. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Owen Bergstein and Claire Rimkus; 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: March 8, 2026 by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) Theme by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Not Going Anywhere, Thurs. March 5, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Just for Kicks by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Midi Golf by Vaudin Cole. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, March 7, 2026 by Kavin Pawittranon.
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: YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN by Seth Weitberg. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: March 8, 2026 – The Bothers of Invention by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Tony-Winning Fivesome by Ogden Porter. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Join Together by Kelly Richardson.
New York Times Midi: Cross Country Meet by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 3/8/26 SOLID CINEMA: Explained at 113-Across by Ron Ammirante. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Steve Buscemi by bhenderson79. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 175 by August Miller. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Moving In by Ingrid Steffensen. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Dead Ends by Ron Ammirante.
Washington Post: I’m With Her 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: Get Some Work Done by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

1Across: Give to Gain. .pdf, online.
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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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1095: “Giving you goosebumps.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #149: “What Do You Want?” (Patchwork) by Alex Boisvert
David Alfred Bywaters: Practice Phrases for the Aspirational by David Alfred Bywaters.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #514 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords #148 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Luter. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) Mealtime by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #927 — “Silent Films” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Exit by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Southpaws by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword: 🐸 Make Them Laugh, Make Them Think by Rose Sloan. Online only
Reason: Da Subsidies by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Flying Under the Radar by Val Melius.
The Walrus: Gotta Keep ‘Em Separated by Ada Nicolle.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: The Weekender: Starter Sets by Michèle Govier.
Los Angeles Times: by John Guzzetta. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Niche Publications by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Loverly Lady by Spencer and Eileen Pasero. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Fritz Juhnke.
New York Times Midi: “Per My Last Letter” by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 214 by Jess Rucks. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Record Holder by Brian Russell & Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: Wedding March by Patrick Blindauer.
The Wall Street Journal: Three-Piece Ensembles by Gary Cee. 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 Janice Luttrell. 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 207 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
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Crushword Spiral by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

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

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

BEQ: Tickers by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Pure Fun by Jeanne D. Breen.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #15 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #511 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #147 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Mental Hygiene by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) March 6, 2026 – “This Is My First Drink Of The Night” (themeless) by Gus Bloxham. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
The Chicago Maroon: 105\. Double or Nothing by Eli Lowe.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 6, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 6, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.\
People Puzzler: An Irishman and a Dark Knight Baddie by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Keep It Classy by brooke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, March 5, 2026 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, March 5, 2026 by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Resurrection 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 Patti Varol. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Freeze Frames by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Adrian Johnson.
New York Times Midi: Barriers to Entry by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 3/6/26 the Purloined Letter by Mtthew F.. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Buy-In by Jake Halperin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Second Opinion by Jake Halperin.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
The Wall Street Journal: Credit Score 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: 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 Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 209 (3/6/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Friday, March 6 (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: We Say Let it Grow! by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #310 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,947 by Chandler.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Crafty Creator by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #510 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 3/5/26 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #146 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: March 5, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Flow: ($) Ooo, Pretty! by Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Not Going Anywhere, Thurs. March 5, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Taking Hold by Paul Coulter. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: OK, OK by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: XXX by Jack Murtagh.
Provincetown Independent: Going Whole Hog by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Study Schedule by erik. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Cryptid 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 Susan Gelfand. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Alternators by Kelsey Blakley. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Midi: Poetry in Motion by Tarun Krishnamurthy.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, March 5, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 3/5/26 Old-Time Elements by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Collection Connection by Brian Callahan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tee Off by Emma Oxford.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: AWOL by Joah Macosko. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: On the Skein by Rich Vigliotti.
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 Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Crossword: Breakup Season 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 206 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: Written in the Stars by Julie Kassin.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 3/5/26 by Ali Gascoigne. Subscribe at link.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 690: Pent Words 138 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Mini #10 by Terry Brennan.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,946 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1094: “Ooh, sick burn!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #160 by Stella Zawistowski.
lost for xwords: Crossword #146 – “So It’s Come to This” (Themeless) by August Miller.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #15 – “Bust A Move” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #509 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #145 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Taking Pride by Ada Nicolle. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) March 4, 2026 – “Opening Exercises” by Justin Werfel. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 4, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Play Your Cards Right by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) Born to Sing by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Looking Forward to 4, Weds. March 4, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
Muller Monthly Music Meta: March MMMM: Triple Bypass by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
People Puzzler: by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: One and Done by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword: Verbing the Noun by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Wiki 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 Jacob Reed. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Citizens of the World by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Wayne Bergman.
New York Times Midi: Food for Thought by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 3/4/26 What Are the Odds by Jerry Clarkson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Picture-Perfect? by Stu Mlot. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Journey to the Center of the Earth by Matthew Luter.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Two Out of Three by David Alfred Bywaters. 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 Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 208 (3/4/26) by Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, March 4 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, March 3 (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: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Rice Thresher: Burnin’ Up by Ava McClung.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: On the Ice by R. Dehao Tieh.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.
Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Laissez-Faire 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 29,945 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

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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