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  • Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Club 72: Freestyle 1131: “It’s too much to handle.” by Tim Croce .puz only
    Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #276: i’m baffled (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #641 by Queerty.
    Apple News: ($) Taking a Dive by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    AVCX: ($) July 15, 2026: Glitterball by Emet Ozar. Subscribe at link.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 14, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 14, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
    Crossword Flow: ($) Corner Kicks by Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
    Daily Beast: It’s an Old Story, Tues. July 14, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    MEOW: Weekly Meta
    People Puzzler: From Mirrorball Champ to Judge by Katja Brink.
    Puzzmo: Animals in Heat by Kate Hawkins. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
    Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
    Slate: Mini by Kaitlin Hsu.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Ingalls Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Sesame Street Cred by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.


    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Norman M. Aaronson. 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: ($) by Jonathan Raksin and Jeff Chen.
    New York Times Midi: Close the Loop by Jeremy Newton.
    New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 by Robyn Weintraub.
    Newsday: 7/15/26 Groups at Work by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Watch Your Step by Amanda Rafkin and Amie Walker. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Tire Flip by Zhouqin Burnikel.
    Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
    The Wall Street Journal: Mum’s the Word by Prasanna Keshava.

    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 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.
    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: Pennies Saved by Ben Robinson Online only
    Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Square Chase: ($) Hit the Road (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.
    Tales From The Cryptic: “Giga Swiftie” – a 15×15 collab with bolgat! by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,059 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

    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



    July 15, 2026
    daily links
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2026

    BEQ: Themeless Monday #885 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    The Deli Counter: Shenan Again by meat and alex.
    Jeff’s Puzzles: To and Fro 2 by Jeff Linder.
    LuterCross: PUZZLE 266 by Matthew Luter.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #640 by Queerty.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #639 by Queerty.
    Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Darby Ratliff. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Flow: ($) by Taylor Harris. iPad-exclusive app.
    Daily Beast: It’s an Old Story, Tues. July 14, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Defector: ($) The Crossword, July 13: Flat Out by Madison Shultz. Subscribe at link.
    Lil AVCX: ($) Did You Catch That? by Zoey Foley. Subscribe at link.
    Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
    Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Tropicana by Jack Murtagh.
    Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Yea or nay? by Jack Murtagh.
    Puzzmo: Lying in Bed by k.j. sarr. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
    Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, July 13 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
    Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, July 13 by Nijah Morris.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Adventure Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Pam Amick Klawitter. 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: ($) by Gus Bloxham and Bharati Hemmady.
    New York Times Midi: Going Both Ways by Ian Livengood.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 by Wyna Liu.
    Newsday: 7/14/26 Cow Comments by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Pardon My French by Joshua Dobrow and Henry Lin-David. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: A Blustery Day (Freestyle) by Boaz Moser.
    Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
    The Wall Street Journal: Just Getting Started by Zhouqin Burnikel.

    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.
    The New Dork Times: New Dork Times: “Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
    PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
    Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
    YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

    Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.28 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
    Outside The Box: ($) Touchword by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
    Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.43 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,058 by Omnibus.
    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


    July 14, 2026
    daily links
  • Monday, July 13, 2026

    Bewilderingly: The Long Voyage Home by Will Nediger.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Crosswoods: Shinto sculptures by Crosswoods.
    The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #60 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
    Apple News: ($) Horror Books by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 13, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Daily Beast: That’s With a “B” Mon. July 13, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Lil AVCX: ($) Rest Assured by Keegan Edgar. Subscribe at link.
    Monday Fills: See Attachment by Dave Murchie.
    Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
    Muller Monthly Music Meta: Taken Aback by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
    People Puzzler: From Mirrorball Champ to Judge by Katja Brinck.
    Puzzmo: Table Scraps by Will Eisenberg. Online only
    Puzzmo: Light Reading, Heavy Reading by Zoey Foley. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
    Slate: Slate Crossword by Scott McMahon.
    Slate: Slate Mini by Kiran Pandey.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Detective Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Mark Tomek. 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: ($) by Lynn Lempel.
    New York Times Midi: True to the Letter(s) by Rena Cohen.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword by Paolo Pasco.
    Newsday: 7/13/26 Keeping Cool by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Air of Superiority by Derek Hinsey. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Hang Ten by Beth Rubin.
    Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
    The Wall Street Journal: Home Turf by Jamey Smith.

    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.

    BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Year 12, Puzzle 7 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
    Redhead64: PUZZLE #604: Pieces of Nine 14 .pdf only
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: tktktk by Steve Townsend. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,057 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

    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



    July 13, 2026
    daily links
  • Sunday, July 12, 2026

    7 down: cloud dancer by 7down.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    lost for xwords: Crossword #153 – “I’d Really Rather Not” (Themeless) by August Miller.
    M & M Crosswords: Bunch of Clowns by Martina Waluk.
    Phil’s Crossword Corner: A Whole Lotta Country (Meta) by Philip Chow.
    Pun Of A Kind: Drinks on Me by Mikey G.
    Apple News: ($) In Space by Rich Proulx. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic: by Rafael Musa; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 12, 2026 by Trent H. Evans.
    Crossword Flow: ($) Let’s Get This Week Started by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
    Daily Beast: Take Me Out to the Concert… Sun. July 11, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    The Hub Crossword: ($) Urban Renewal by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
    Puzzmo: Time to get up! by brooke & Rob Dubbin. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    Slate: July 12 by Scott McMahon.
    Slate: July 12 (mini) by Kiran Pandey.
    Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: OPPOSITE DAY by Will Nediger & Beth Rubin. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merl Reagle Archives: July 12, 2026 – Choice Words by Merl Reagle.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Times: ($) Slight Adjustments by Collin Drown.
    New York Times Midi: Media Moguls by Ian Livengood.
    New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
    Newsday: 7/12/26 CHOICE WORDS: Explained at 123-Across by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
    Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
    Sporcle: It’s About Time by justindi01. Online only
    Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 191 by Amie Walker and Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
    Universal Sunday: Dancing Partners by Paul Coulter. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Full Steam Ahead by Matthew Luter.
    Washington Post: Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition! 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 Mark McClain. 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.

    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden. Purchase at link.
    Team Crazy Cryptics: Puzzle No. 109: Learn Duet by Team Crazy Matt. Online.

    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

    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


    July 12, 2026
    daily links
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Club 72: Freestyle 1130: “You’ll get yours yet.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
    David Alfred Bywaters: Dimensional Instability by David Alfred Bywaters.
    Gridlocked: ($) Movie Night by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
    Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 133 by Jeff Linder.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #638 by Queerty.
    Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Adrian Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
    Crossword Flow: ($) Doh! by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
    Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #945 — “Digital Programming” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
    Morning Brew: Home Free by Jack Murtagh.
    Puzzmo: Mixed Drinks by brooke. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    Reason: Permanent Problem by Stella Zawistowski.
    Spyscape: Synonymous Anonymous by Daniel Hrynick.
    The Walrus: Flip the Bird by Craig Stowe.
    Yahoo! Mini: Come Hang Out! by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    The Globe and Mail Weekender: ($) This Is Totally Warped by Jeffrey Martinovic.
    Los Angeles Times: by Rafael Musa. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
    Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
    Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
    Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
    New York Magazine: Extended Play by Matt Gaffney.
    New York Times: ($) by Jim Quinlan.
    New York Times Midi: Kindred Spirits by Avery Gee Katz and Aaron Gee.
    New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
    Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 231 by Alan Cole. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Deep Dive by Wendy L. Brandes & Sally Hoelscher.
    Vox: Moving Parts by Will Nediger.
    The Wall Street Journal: Standard-Bearers by Mike Shenk.

    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 Gail Grabowski. 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 259 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.

    Crossword Nexus: ($) Theotherapy (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
    Garden Variety Puzzles: “Marching Bands #1” by Garden Variety Puzzles. .pdf, .rgz only
    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

    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


    July 11, 2026
    daily links
  • Friday, July 10, 2026

    BEQ: Goode People by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Blockheads: The Dark Side of Cute by Jack Scherban.
    The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #21 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #636 by Queerty.
    Apple News: ($) Chow Down by Benjamin Panico. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    AVCX+: ($) July 10, 2026 – “Three Body Problem” (themeless) by Bhupunn Ingpalangsrikul. Subscribe at link.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 10, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 10, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
    People Puzzler: Former Dillon Panthers Cheerleader by Shannon Rapp.
    Puzzmo: To Play or Not to Play by .. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
    Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
    Slate: Mine by Nate Cardin.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Green Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Fill Me In by Ori Brian. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Mike Peluso. 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: ($) by Willa Angel Chen Miller.
    New York Times Midi: Web Hits by Erik Agard.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker Mini: by Kate Chin Park.
    Newsday: 7/10/26 Unwet by Ron Ammirante. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) From Coast to Coast by Zachary Schiff. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Forever Vibes (Freestyle) by Elijah Acquah.
    Vox: by Will Nediger.
    The Wall Street Journal: Let’s Change Places (contest) by Matt Gaffney.

    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 Brad Wilber. 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.

    AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 7/9/26 by Kyle Dolan. Subscribe at link.
    The Crossword Centre: Crossword News July 2026 by Derek Harrison .pdf only
    The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
    Out Of Left Field: ($) #328 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,055 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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    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

     

    July 10, 2026
    daily links
  • Thursday, July 9, 2026

    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    M & M Crosswords: Pooh and Pals by Martina Waluk.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #635 by Queerty.
    GenXword: The GenXword Mini #99 (7/9/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
    Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Darby Ratliff. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 9, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
    Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
    Daily Beast: Refilling the Tank, Weds. July 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Fireball: ($) First to Last by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
    Jonesin’: You’re Too Wise by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
    Provincetown Independent: Americans Don’t Know Anything About Soccer by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
    Puzzmo: Puzzmo™ by Matthew Stock. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
    Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 8 by Chandi Deitmer.
    Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, July 8 by Quiara Vasquez.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Reinvention Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Robin Stears. 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: ($) by Brad Wiegmann and Nat Wiegmann.
    New York Times Midi: It’s Electric! by Ian Livengood.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, July 9, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
    Newsday: 7/9/26 Head Count by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Intermissions by Paul and Heather Gearan. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: “Like and Subscribe!” (Freestyle) by Jess Rucks.
    Vox: by Will Nediger.
    The Wall Street Journal: Dress Code by Sam Koperwas & Jeff Chen.

    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.
    The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 258 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.

    A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 706: Touchword 36 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,054 by Brendan.
    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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    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



    July 9, 2026
    daily links
  • Wednesday, July 8, 2026


    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Club 72: Freestyle 1129: “Let’s mix it up a bit.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
    Inteltainment: Themeless #169 by Stella Zawistowski.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #634 by Queerty.
    Apple News: ($) Keep It Contained by Jeff Stillman. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    AVCX+: ($) July 8, 2026 – “Remarkable Colors” by Kareem Ayas. Subscribe at link.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 8, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
    Crossword Club: Break Camp by Trent H. Evans.
    Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
    Daily Beast: Refilling the Tank, Weds. July 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    MEOW: Weekly Meta
    Muller Monthly Music Meta: July MMMM: Taken Aback by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
    People Puzzler: She’s a Young Elle Woods by Shannon Rapp.
    Puzzmo: Fellow Comrades by bob weisz. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    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 Freebie Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski..
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Jonathon Hales. 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: ($) by Mason Hyunjin Lee.
    New York Times Midi: Meet Me in the Middle by Tom McCoy.
    New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
    The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Caitlin Reid.
    Newsday: 7/8/26 Light the Candles by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Five Senses by Joe Marangell. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Right On! by Bill Conner.
    Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
    The Wall Street Journal: Don’t Give Up by Joe Marquez.

    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 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.

    Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Grim Destruction 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 30,053 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

    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


    July 8, 2026
    daily links
  • Tuesday, July 7, 2026

    BEQ: Crossword #1902: Themeless Monday by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    In Pursuit of Puzzles: Nothing To It! by Jeanne D. Breen.
    Jeff’s Puzzles: You Butter Believe by Jeff Linder.
    LuterCross: PUZZLE 265 by Matthew Luter.
    Queerty: Queerty Crossword #633 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.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 7, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
    Crossword Flow: ($) by Scott McMahon. iPad-exclusive app.
    Daily Beast: Keeping the Beat, Tues. July 7, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Defector: ($) The Crossword, July 6: We’re Halfway There by Peggy Sue Marlin. Subscribe at link.
    Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
    Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Troubleshooting by Jack Murtagh.
    Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Promposal by Jack Murtagh.
    Puzzmo: Two-Story Window by helen chen. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
    Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, July 6 by Tim Croce.
    Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, July 6 by Quiara Vasquez.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Freebie Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Matthew Luter. 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: ($) by Brad Lively.
    New York Times Midi: Flexible Performers by Ian Livengood.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
    Newsday: 7/7/26 Meal Plan by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) What a Slog! by Matthew Luter and Brian Callahan. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: TLC by Matthew Luter.
    Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
    The Wall Street Journal: Playing Around by Brian Keller.

    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.
    The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 257 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
    PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
    The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
    Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
    YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

    Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.27 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
    Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptic #32 by Terry Brennan.
    Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.42 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,052 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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    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


    July 7, 2026
    daily links
  • Monday, July 6, 2026

    BEQ: Themeless Monday #884 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
    Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
    Crosswoods: The Ole Oak Tree by Crosswoods.
    Apple News: ($) The Bird Is the Word by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
    Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
    The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
    Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 6, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
    Crossword Flow: ($) Piece of Cake by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
    Daily Beast: I Might Be a Little Rusty, Mon. July 6, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
    Lil AVCX: ($) Snap Decisions by Anna Harkins. Subscribe at link.
    Monday Fills: Lift With Your Knees by Dave Murchie.
    Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
    People Puzzler: She’s A Young Elle Woods by Shannon Rapp.
    Puzzmo: Table Scraps by Will Eisenberg. Online only
    Puzzmo: Crossbones by Adam S. Online only
    Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
    SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
    Slate: Crossword by Tim Croce.
    Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
    STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
    Vulture 10×10: The Chanel Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
    Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

    The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
    The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
    Los Angeles Times: by Katie Hale. 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: ($) by Alex Eaton-Salners.
    New York Times Midi: Ozone by Paolo Pasco.
    New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
    The New Yorker: The Crossword by Elizabeth C. Gorski.
    Newsday: Forest Finds by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
    Universal: ($) Where’s the Remote? by Evan Kalish. Direct link to .puz.
    USA Today: Oh, Gee! by Noelle Griskey.
    Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
    The Wall Street Journal: Overhead by Daniel Hrynick.

    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 Alan Olschwang. 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: Touchword by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
    Cryptic Crossweird: ($) In Search of Lost Time by Adam Simon Levine. Patreon Subscription.
    Monday Fills Acrostics: ($) Acrostic 280 by Dave Murchie.
    Redhead64: PUZZLE #603: Quadruple Cross 7 .pdf only
    Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
    Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle 484 by Steve Townsend. Online only

    Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
    The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,051 by Caius.
    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

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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


    July 6, 2026
    daily links
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