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  • Monday, August 24, 2026

    Bewilderingly: Freestyle 26 by Will Nediger.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Crosswoods: Another Pickle, Please by Crosswoods.
    The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #66 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
    Trash Panda Puzzles: 171: Average Beginnings (Themed) by Jason “Jac” Crabtree
    Apple News: ($) tktktk by tktktk. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by tktktk. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Bonmo: ($) Sleep on It by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 24, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 24, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Daily Beast: Be Back Monday, Sun. Aug. 23, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Lil AVCX: ($) Happy Hour Specials by Wilfred Bowie. Subscribe at link.
    Monday Fills: Top of Mind by Dave Murchie.
    Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
    People Puzzler: She Welcomes You to Her Happy Place by Neville Fogarty.
    Puzzmo: Bottomless Brunch by Kate Jensen & Shannon Rapp. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mate in Two by Ryan Patrick Smith. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
    Slate: Slate Crossword by Mat Holmes.
    Slate: Slate Mini by Kiran Pandey.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The GCHQ Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Janice Luttrell. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Times: ($) by Steven Jopek.
    New York Times Midi: Things Are Looking Up by Ian Livengood.
    New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, August 24, 2026 by Natan Last.
    Newsday: 8/24/26 Put the Squeeze On by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids by Nguhi Ross and Erik Agard. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Power Through by Heather Gearan.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: C-llectively Speaking by Andrea Carla Michaels & Kevin Christian.

    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
    Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 233 (8/24/26) by Jeffrey Broms.
    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.

    1Across: Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth by tktktk. .pdf, online.
    BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Year 12, Puzzle 10 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
    Knotty Grids: Knotty Grids Cryptic #4 by Adam Simon Levine.
    Redhead64: PUZZLE #610: Empty Word Ladder 6 .pdf only
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle 491 by Steve Townsend. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,093 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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    Reviews and Discussion at Diary of a Crossword Fiend | Boatload Puzzles/AARP | “Crosscord” Discord | Crucidrama (en español) | Cruciverbalista (en español) | Easy Crossword (Newsday Archives) | FreeDailyCrosswords | Medium Crossword (Newsday Archives) | Hard Crossword (Newsday Archives) | r/crossword | USA Today Reviews and Discussion at Off the Grid | Squares.io | XWord-Muggles Meta Calendar

    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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


    August 24, 2026
    daily links
  • Sunday, August 23, 2026

    7 down: it’s a livin by 7down.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    lost for xwords: Crossword #155 – You Are Here (Themeless) by August Miller.
    M & M Crosswords: Rapini Nukuoro by Martina Waluk.
    Phil’s Crossword Corner: Let It Fly (Meta) by Philip Chow.
    Pun Of A Kind: Look Sharp! by Mikey G.
    zinnabun: 🎀 by zinna bun.
    Apple News: ($) Hit the Stacks by Nate Cardin. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic: by Mike Graczyk; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Bonmo: ($) Complicated Character by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 23, 2026 by Trent H. Evans.
    Daily Beast: Be Back Monday, Sun. Aug. 23, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    The Hub Crossword: ($) Cha Cha Cha by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
    Puzzmo: Real Talk by chandi. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    Slate: August 23 by Mat Holmes.
    Slate: August 23 (mini) by Kiran Pandey.
    Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: L. A. Times, Sun, Aug 23, 2026 – “GENERATION X” by Yijing Chen. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merl Reagle Archives: August 23, 2026 – House Cat by Merl Reagle.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Times: ($) Small Change by Jill Singer.
    New York Times Midi: Crossbones by Ian Livengood.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    Newsday: 8/23/26 CAPITAL CITIES: In Name Only by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
    Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
    Sporcle: Second Place by DragMoogle. Online only
    Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 196 by Rafael Musa and Amie Walker. Direct link to .puz.
    Universal Sunday: Forget It! by Paul Coulter. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Down the Drain by Zhouqin Burnikel.
    Washington Post: Fitting Rooms by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by 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.

    Darren’s Puzzles: Cryptic 2026-08 by Darren Miller.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden.
    In Pursuit of Puzzles: Consonant Companions #2 by Jeanne Breen.

    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

    Support Daily Crossword Links

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

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

    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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


    August 23, 2026
    daily links
  • Saturday, August 22, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Club 72: Freestyle 1142: “It couldn’t wait?!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
    Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #156: Kirby 3 by Alex Boisvert
    David Alfred Bywaters: Pouting Expressions by David Alfred Bywaters.
    Jeff’s Puzzles: More Anagrams on the Side by Jeff Linder.
    M & M Crosswords: Bad Mother Shucker Oyster Stout by Martina Waluk.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #680 by Queerty.
    Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Adiran Johnson & Alexandra Doumani. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
    Bonmo: ($) Eat My Dust by Adryel W. Robles Ojeda and Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
    Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #951 — “Find Someone Else” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
    Morning Brew: Mixed Messages by Jack Murtagh.
    Puzzmo: yeah, on the catwalk, on the catwalk, yeah by Kate Hawkins. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    Reason: High on Life by Stella Zawistowski.
    Spyscape: In Harm’s Way by Bryant White.
    The Walrus: Clark Kent and Superman by Emma Lawson.
    Yahoo! Mini: Who Rules? by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    The Globe and Mail Weekender: ($) Emotional Stakes by Will Nediger.
    Los Angeles Times: by August Miller. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Magazine: Start at the Beginning by Matt Gaffney.
    New York Times: ($) by Adrian Johnson.
    New York Times Midi: Solid Lineup by Jeremy Newton.
    New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
    Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Ben Zimmer. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 236 by Jess Rucks. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Central Perk by Matthew Sherman.
    The Wall Street Journal: Nope! by Zhouqin Burnikel.

    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
    India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
    LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
    Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
    PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
    Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

    Gridlocked: ($) Cryptic #8: A Psycho Puzzle by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
    Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptic #32 by Terry Brennan.
    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: Marching Bands by Mike Shenk Direct link to .pdf.

    Support Daily Crossword Links

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

    Other American-style links:

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

    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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

     

    August 22, 2026
    daily links
  • Friday, August 21, 2026

    BEQ: Move-Ing by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Themeless 57! by Frisco17.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #678 by Queerty.
    Apple News: ($) Last Dance by Kevin Shustack. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    AVCX+: ($) August 21, 2026 – “I Like It When You Show a Bit of Scale, Baby” (themeless) by Carina da Rosa. Subscribe at link.
    Bonmo: ($) Spinning Plates by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 21, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 21, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    People Puzzler: ‘Mexico Honey’ Country Favorite by Adam Auriemma.
    Puzzmo: Natural Attraction by Sam Brody. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
    Slate: Crossword by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
    Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Beat It by Ori Brian. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Megan Heneke. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Times: ($) by Adryel W. Robles Ojeda.
    New York Times Midi: Hat Trick by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
    New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
    The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, August 21, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
    Newsday: 8/21/26 Swarm on the Move by Adam Simpson. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Color Mixing by Max Schlenker. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Do You Want to Build a Crossword? by Sally Hoelscher.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Your Journey Begins Now by Matt Gaffney.

    The Columbia Spectator: Re-Orientation by Anna Steel.
    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by 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
    The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
    Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
    YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

    Out Of Left Field: ($) #334 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,091 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

    Support Daily Crossword Links

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

    Other American-style links:

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

    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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

     

    August 21, 2026
    daily links
  • Thursday, August 20, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #282: duck! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
    M & M Crosswords: Cul-de-Sac Race by Martina Waluk.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #677 by Queerty.
    GenXword: A new GenXword mini has been posted by Andrew Anker. Online only
    Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Andy Kravis. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    AVCX: ($) AVCX Cryptic 8/20/26 by Steve Mossberg. Subscribe at link.
    Bonmo: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 20, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
    Daily Beast: This Is Her, Thurs. Aug. 20, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Jonesin’: “Heart to Heart”–three ways to create a heart. by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
    Morning Brew: Marshalls by Jack Murtagh.
    Puzzmo: Us vs. Them by erik. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    Scientific American: Give Me Some Space! by Ella Dershowitz.
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
    Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
    Slate: Mini by K. Austin Collins.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Mountain Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Pacific Time by Matthew Stock. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    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 Times: ($) by Hoang-Kim Vu.
    New York Times Midi: Lines From a Script by Nguhi Ross and Erik Agard.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, August 20, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
    Newsday: 8/20/26 Hot Stove League by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Pencil It In by Freddie Cheng. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Getting Attached by Steven Jopek.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Thumbs Down by Mike Shenk.

    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by 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.

    A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 712: Letravex 7 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,090 by Brendan.
    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

    Support Daily Crossword Links

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

    Other American-style links:

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

    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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


    August 20, 2026
    daily links
  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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

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

    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
    Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
    India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
    LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
    Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
    PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
    Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
    YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

    Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Mad Invention by Ben Robinson Online only
    Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 125. “He’s held back by Abdullah Reg Orrison” (Channel 123) by Māyā
    Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,089 by Brockwell.
    The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
    The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
    Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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

    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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


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

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

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

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

    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
    Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
    India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
    LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
    Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
    PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
    Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
    YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,088 by Maskarade.
    The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
    The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
    Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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


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

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Crosswoods: half-and-half by Crosswoods.
    M & M Crosswords: Toujours by Martina Waluk.
    Midwest Crossword Tournament: Preview: We’re Not in Kansas Anymore (Themeless) by Kaye Brown.
    The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #65 – “Slap Happy” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
    Apple News: ($) Playing Up by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Bonmo: ($) Spirit Animals by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 17, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Daily Beast: He’s Here to Serve, Sun. Aug. 16, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Lil AVCX: ($) Trail Mix by Madison Shultz. Subscribe at link.
    Monday Fills: Seize Them!!? by Dave Murchie.
    Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
    People Puzzler: He’s a Jolly Good Fella by Adam Auriemma.
    Puzzmo: Well Dressed by Madeline Kaplan. Online only
    Puzzmo: Side by Side by sethbh. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Sandy Weisz and Bob Weisz. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
    Slate: August 17 mini by Dan Kois.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Kelly Morenus. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Times: ($) by Zhouqin Burnikel.
    New York Times Midi: Split Hairs by Adrianne Baik.
    New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, August 17, 2026 by Erik Agard.
    Newsday: 8/17/26 Tool Box by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Charge Ahead? by Kevin Curry. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Chaotic Scene by Zhouqin Burnikel.
    Vox: Daily Puzzle
    The Wall Street Journal: Corrode Test by Zhouqin Burnikel.

    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
    Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
    India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
    LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
    Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
    PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
    Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
    YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,087 by Dice.
    The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
    The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
    Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

    Support Daily Crossword Links

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

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

    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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


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

    7 down: Ring Them Bills by 7down.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Cross-pollination: Primary Care by Leonard Williams.
    In Pursuit of Puzzles: Colorful Characters by Jeanne D. Breen.
    M & M Crosswords: Medicinally Speaking by Martina Waluk.
    Pun Of A Kind: Sorry, Wrong Number by Mikey G.
    Apple News: ($) It’s Not That Deep by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic: by Erica Hsiung Wojcik; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Bonmo: ($) Siblings Come First by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 16, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 16, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
    Daily Beast: He’s Here to Serve, Sun. Aug. 16, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    The Hub Crossword: ($) Summer Blockbusters by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
    Provincetown Independent: At the Deep Sea Disco by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
    Puzzmo: Financial Matters by Mikey G. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
    Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword : Supercool by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: L. A. Times, Sun, Aug 16, 2026 – “THREE’S COMPANY” by Rich Katz. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merl Reagle Archives: August 16 , 2026 – Gang of Fours by Merl Reagle.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Times: ($) Take the Edge Off by Sam Brody.
    New York Times Midi: Put a Tent on This Circus! by Kareem Ayas.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    Newsday: 8/16/26 LAST OF ALL: Before Moving On by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
    Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
    Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 195 by Rafael Musa and Rebecca Goldstein. Direct link to .puz.
    Universal Sunday: Acting Different by Daniel Grinberg. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Gift Guide by Pam Klawitter.
    Washington Post: Get Back on the Road by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
    Fast Company: How They Crumble by Joe Rodini.
    India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
    LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
    Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
    PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
    TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
    YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

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

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

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    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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


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

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

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

    Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
    Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
    Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
    Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
    India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
    LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
    Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
    PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
    Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Square Chase: ($) Skipping Class (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

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

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    Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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

     

    August 15, 2026
    daily links
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