BEQ: Themeless Monday #871 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
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LuterCross: PUZZLE 252 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #543 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #179 by michael.
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: the best crossword ever by chase grosso.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 7, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
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Puzzmo: Family Resemblance by carina da rosa. Online only
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Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, April 6, 2026 by Tim Croce.
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Golden Head Puzzle by Malaika Handa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Michael Hobin. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
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Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) “Oops!” by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Adryel W. Robles Ojeda.
New York Times Midi: Heart of the Matter by Sid Sivakumar.
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The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: 4/7/26 Uncomplicated by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Comeback Players by Aidan Deshong. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Welcome to Sunnydale (Freestyle) by Michael Berg.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
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WashU Student Life: The Fault in Our Stars by Diana Risley.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
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Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 6, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: The Show Must Go On, Mon. April 6, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
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Monday Fills: Sea Change by Dave Murchie.
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Gilead Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.

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

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Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
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Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Vegetarian Grammarian by Jeff Linder.
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M & M Crosswords: Jammin’ Until the Break of Dawn by Martina Waluk.
Midis for Minnesota: Let’s Play Two by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: The Voice: I Want You (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #542 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #541 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #177 by michael.
World of Crosswords: themeless 166 by Marya and Carla.
Apple News: ($) Business Card by Samir Reddigari. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic: by Erik Agard and Enrique Henestroza Anguiano; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 5, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) What’s Up by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: ‘Thirtysomeone’ Thurs. April 2, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Criss Cross by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: wake up babe by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
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Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, April 4, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta

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

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Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: by Joe Rodini
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YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

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

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

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Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday App Store | Google Play
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PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

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Gemelo Cryptic: Cryptic
The Globe and Mail: The Weekender Cryptic by Fraser Simpson
The Guardian: Guardian cryptic crossword Easter special 2026 by tktktk.
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WSJ Variety: Tossing and Turning by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .pdf.

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BEQ: Whip-Roaring by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #539 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #175 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Every Body Dance Now! by Jess Rucks & Jess Shulman. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) April 3, 2026 – “I Need Some Alone Time” (themeless) by Brian Callahan. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 3, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: From Disney to The Drama by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Put Yourself Out There by Bonnie Eisenman. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, April 2, 2026 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, April 2, 2026 by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Secret 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 Kyle Dolan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Location! Location! Location! by Mark P. Sherwood. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Carolyn Davies Lynch and Brian Callahan.
New York Times Midi: In All Directions by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 4/3/26 Nothing’s Missing by Alan Levin. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 5 by Zachary Edward-Brown. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Courtesy Call by Ed Sessa.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Form Letters 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
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 218 (4/3/26) by Monet Shum.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
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PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: Rainy Day Outfit by Morgan Egelston.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #314 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tales From The Cryptic: I’m in The Gnomon! “Connections”, a 15×15 collab with Andy Yingst (with a meta!) by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,971 by Yank.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Ariadne’s Crossword Library: April 2026 Monthly Contest: “No One Can Divide Them” by Heather Gearan. .pdf, .puz only
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Crossword Curiosities: Afternoonified by Madison Shultz.
M & M Crosswords: The Camino Runs Through It by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #538 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 4/2/26 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Quite Vexing: Get Free by Quiara Vasquez.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #174 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Themeless by Darby Ratliff. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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 2, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: ‘Thirtysomeone’ Thurs. April 2, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Cuckoo Crossword by Evan Birnholz. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Take a Chance by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Lululemon by Jack Murtagh.
Provincetown Independent: Scrambled Symphony by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Endlessly Repetitive by Boaz David Moser. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Ocean State 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 Kiran Pandey. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Well, Um … by Pancho Harrison. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Joe Marquez.
New York Times Midi: In It to Win It by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 2, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 4/2/26 Editor’s Imperatives by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 4 by Amie Walker and Darby Ratliff. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Finishing Touch by Stella Zawistowski.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: It’s Like Poetry by Christopher Youngs. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Star Fish by Anna Steel.
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.
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 218 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: Course Selection by Naomika Raveendran.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 4/2/2 by Liari. Subscribe at link.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 694: Anacrossword 49 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,970 by Brummie.
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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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 1102: “You’re the boss here” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Two-Tone Spiral #2 by Jeanne Breen.
Inteltainment: Themeless #162 by Stella Zawistowski.
Memorial Hall Library: Familiar Collecgtiove Nouns by Dean.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #4: The Heart of the Matter (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #16 – “Duck This Puzzle!” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #537 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #173 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Spring Mix by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) April 1, 2026: It’s All Relatives by Michael Schlossberg. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: What marks the spot? (April Fools’ Day Crossword) by Piyush Garodia, Carter Otis.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 1, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: C’est Magnifique! Weds. April 1, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: by Will Eisenberg.
Puzzmo: An assortment of over/unders by brooke. 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: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Texas Monthly: Themeless by Adrian Johnson.
Vulture 10×10: The Mockumentary 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 Tara Holland. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Woof! by Chuck Deodene. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker.
New York Times Midi: Again & Again & Again by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: A Breath of Fresh Air by Matthew Stock.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: 4/1/26 Let’s Begin by Prasanna Keshava. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 3? by Adrian Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Radioactivity by CJ Tan.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Monster Mash-up by Zachary David Levy. 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 Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 217 (4/1/26) by Conor McGall.
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: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Rice Thresher: Worth playing for? by Ainsley Ganti.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: Shower Thoughts by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Beneath The Surface: Beneath The Surface Cryptic #39 (midi) by Kyle Dolan.
Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Pricey Phone by Ben Robinson Online only
The Gnomon: Issue #6, April 2026 by Andy Yingst. Subscribe at link.
koha xw: A Dull Cryptic by koha.
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #4: The Heart of the Matter (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Puzzle Tome: Monthly Cryptic Puzzle.pdf, online.
Quirky Cryptics: Diamond in the Rough by Faddy.
The Rackenfracker: Flipping Fuses by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Gold Digging (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,969 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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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 #870 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 4 by Byron Walden. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #263: you, you, you (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 251 by Matthew Luter.
Puzzles That Need A Home: Come On Over by Brian Thomas.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #536 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #172 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Rafael Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. 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 31, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) Nightcap by Rebecca Moore. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: When I’m 84, Tues. March 31, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, March 30: Feeling Good (Themeless) by Rafael Musa and Owen Bergstein. Subscribe at link.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #5, 3/31/26 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Greetings by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Switched at Birth by Max Greenstein. 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 30, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, March 30, 2026 by Adrianne Baik.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The MomTok 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 Rebecca Goldstein. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Street Closings by Sarah Keller. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Ryan Patrick Smith.
New York Times Midi: Five in a Row by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 by Aimee Lucido.
Newsday: 3/31/26 Joint Venture by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 2 by Owen Bergstein. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Warped Wall by Jess Rucks.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Redress 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: 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 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.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 217 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: A Trip to Tripoli by Diana Risley.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Crossword Centre: April 2026 Half-baked by Chalicea by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Darren’s Puzzles: Cryptic 2026-03 by Darren Miller.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.13 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) two-tone by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.30 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,968 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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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: Firework without the Fire by Crosswoods.
M & M Crosswords: Amy or Tina by Martina Waluk.
Pair-o-Ducks: Use Your Noodle by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #45 – Story Of The Year by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #535 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #171 by michael.
xwordswithbabka: Parks and Reputation by Dan Schwartz.
Apple News: ($) Show Me the Money! by Gus Bloxham. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: March 30, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Going 65, Sun. March 29, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Love Finds a Way… or Doesn’t by Keegan Edgar. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Nice Flag! by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
Puzzmo: Butt Double by Alex Eaton-Salners. 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 29, 2026 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, March 29, 2026 by K. Austin Collins.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Math Puzzle by Malaika Handa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Michael B. Berg & Brian Callahan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Shuffle the Deck by Joe DiPietro. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Gary Cee.
New York Times Midi: De-tails by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz.
New York Times Mini: by Tracy Bennett.
The New Yorker: March 30 by Anna Shechtman.
Newsday: 3/30/26 Walking at Work by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 1 by Willa Angel Chen Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Apres-Ski by Li Ding.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Get a Move On! by Sam Buchbinder. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 216 (3/30/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Monday, March 30 (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: Jamón Ibérico by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Redhead64: PUZZLE #589: Loopy Links 3 .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 29,967 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

 

7 down: Why You Little by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 125 by Jeff Linder.
lost for xwords: Crossword #148 – “Just Pretend” (Themeless) by August Miller.
M & M Crosswords: Ferry Town by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Animal Tails by Mikey G.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #170 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Lost in Translation by Kelly Richardson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Brian Callahan; 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 Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) The Painter of Sunflowers by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Going 65 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Totes Confused by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: *tries to become invisible* by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday 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: “DON’T STOP NOW” by Doug Peterson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: My Explosive Career by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Roundabouts by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg.
New York Times Midi: “Squaring Off” by Tom McCoy.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
Newsday: IN THE PAPER: Today, More Than Likely by Gary M. Larson. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 178 by Matthew Luter and Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: “Additionally …” by Ricky Sirois. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Coming Right Up (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
Washington Post: Lost at Sea 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 Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: On the Level 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: Cherry Pi Solution by Negroni. Patreon subscription.
Redhead64: ANSWERS: Chain Reaction: Extra Links 13 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Split Decisions by Fred Piscop.
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