BEQ: Themeless Monday #867 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 1 by Rafael Musa. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 248 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #516 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #151 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Willa Angel Chen Miller. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 10, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 10, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Flow: ($) Razzle Dazzle by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Crashing the Party, Mon. March 9, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, March 9: Music Round by Daniel Hrynick. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) The Golden Rule by Madison Shultz. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Honk! by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: i’m sad, i need space by Adrian Johnson. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, March 9, 2026 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, March 9, 2026 by Adrianne Baik.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Forever Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Geoffrey Schorkopf & Matthew Luter. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Gross Out by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Daniel Bodily.
New York Times Midi: A Touch of Class by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 by Chandi Deitmer.
Newsday: 3/10/26 Two Pair by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Peripheral Devices by Justin Werfel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: To the Berry End by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Full Extension by David Distenfeld & Seth Weitberg. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
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Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 208 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,950 by Brendan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Cherry Blossom Festival by Crosswoods.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #42 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #515 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #150 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Side Bangs by Jess Rucks. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 9, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: 38 Special, Sun. March 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Home Free by Kim Alswager. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: First Choice by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: ‘Long Time’ Triple Threat by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Adhesive (T)ape by rasanottabula & kareemayas. Online only
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SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, March 8, 2026 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, March 8, 2026 by K. Austin Collins.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Tartan Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Sayings of the Times by Alex Boisvert. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Christina Iverson and Andrea Carla Michaels.
New York Times Midi: Run It Back by Sid Sivakumar.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: March 9 by Elizabeth C. Gorski.
Newsday: 3/9/26 Don’t Get Stuck by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Salad Spinner by Ricky Sirois. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Young at Heart by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Say Again? by John Dunn. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 03/09/2026 by Sofia Whang.
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Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday App Store | Google Play
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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
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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Marching Bands #11.24 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #586: Touchword 4 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,949 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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7 down: two words by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: You Can’t Always Get What You Want by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Women’s March Mini by Martina Waluk.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: But Wait There’s More (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Pun Of A Kind: Spring Forward by Mikey G.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #149 by michael.
Apple News: ($) 🙈 by Brian Keller. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Owen Bergstein and Claire Rimkus; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 8, 2026 by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) Theme by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Not Going Anywhere, Thurs. March 5, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Just for Kicks by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Midi Golf by Vaudin Cole. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, March 7, 2026 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN by Seth Weitberg. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: March 8, 2026 – The Bothers of Invention by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Tony-Winning Fivesome by Ogden Porter. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Join Together by Kelly Richardson.
New York Times Midi: Cross Country Meet by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 3/8/26 SOLID CINEMA: Explained at 113-Across by Ron Ammirante. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Steve Buscemi by bhenderson79. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 175 by August Miller. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Moving In by Ingrid Steffensen. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Dead Ends by Ron Ammirante.
Washington Post: I’m With Her by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday App Store | Google Play
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Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Get Some Work Done by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

1Across: Give to Gain. .pdf, online.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden. Purchase at link.

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

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

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

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 207 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Crushword Spiral by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

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

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BEQ: Tickers by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Pure Fun by Jeanne D. Breen.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #15 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #511 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #147 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Mental Hygiene by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) March 6, 2026 – “This Is My First Drink Of The Night” (themeless) by Gus Bloxham. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
The Chicago Maroon: 105\. Double or Nothing by Eli Lowe.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 6, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 6, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.\
People Puzzler: An Irishman and a Dark Knight Baddie by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Keep It Classy by brooke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, March 5, 2026 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, March 5, 2026 by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Resurrection Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Patti Varol. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Freeze Frames by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Adrian Johnson.
New York Times Midi: Barriers to Entry by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 3/6/26 the Purloined Letter by Mtthew F.. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Buy-In by Jake Halperin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Second Opinion by Jake Halperin.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
The Wall Street Journal: Credit Score by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 209 (3/6/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Friday, March 6 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: We Say Let it Grow! by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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

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

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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Crafty Creator by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #510 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 3/5/26 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #146 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 5, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Flow: ($) Ooo, Pretty! by Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Not Going Anywhere, Thurs. March 5, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Taking Hold by Paul Coulter. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: OK, OK by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: XXX by Jack Murtagh.
Provincetown Independent: Going Whole Hog by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Study Schedule by erik. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Cryptid Puzzle by Malaika Handa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Susan Gelfand. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Alternators by Kelsey Blakley. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Midi: Poetry in Motion by Tarun Krishnamurthy.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, March 5, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 3/5/26 Old-Time Elements by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Collection Connection by Brian Callahan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tee Off by Emma Oxford.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: AWOL by Joah Macosko. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: On the Skein by Rich Vigliotti.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Crossword: Breakup Season by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 206 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: Written in the Stars by Julie Kassin.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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

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

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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1094: “Ooh, sick burn!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #160 by Stella Zawistowski.
lost for xwords: Crossword #146 – “So It’s Come to This” (Themeless) by August Miller.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #15 – “Bust A Move” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #509 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #145 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Taking Pride by Ada Nicolle. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) March 4, 2026 – “Opening Exercises” by Justin Werfel. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 4, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Play Your Cards Right by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) Born to Sing by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Looking Forward to 4, Weds. March 4, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
Muller Monthly Music Meta: March MMMM: Triple Bypass by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
People Puzzler: by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: One and Done by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword: Verbing the Noun by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Wiki Puzzle by Malaika Handa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jacob Reed. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Citizens of the World by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Wayne Bergman.
New York Times Midi: Food for Thought by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 3/4/26 What Are the Odds by Jerry Clarkson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Picture-Perfect? by Stu Mlot. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Journey to the Center of the Earth by Matthew Luter.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Two Out of Three by David Alfred Bywaters. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 208 (3/4/26) by Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, March 4 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, March 3 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Rice Thresher: Burnin’ Up by Ava McClung.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: On the Ice by R. Dehao Tieh.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.
Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Laissez-Faire by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,945 by Maskarade.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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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

BEQ: Themeless Monday #866 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Preseason Puzzle by Andrew Kingsley. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #259: kiss kiss! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 247 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #508 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #144 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Hannah Slovut-Einertson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 3, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) Group Chat by Rebecca Moore. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Bring the Bling, Tues. March 3, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, March 2: College Athletes by Bill Ouska. Subscribe at link.
Hyperallergic: The Art Crossword – Whitney Biennial Edition by Natan Last.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Tootsie pop by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Puppydog Tales by owen bergstein & Shannon Rapp. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, March 2, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, March 2, 2026 by Adrianne Baik.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Wiki Puzzle by Malaika Handa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Brad Lively. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Thinkin’ Inside the Box by Peter A. Collins. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Drew Schmenner.
New York Times Midi: Dogpile by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 3/3/26 Unreal by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Make It Work by Daniel Grinberg. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: “Whatever You Decide!” (Freestyle) by Willa Angel Chen Miller.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Set in Stone by Jared Cappel. 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 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 205 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: Art Hill by Naomika Raveendran.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.9 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) consonant companions by grant fikes. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.26 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,944 by Philistine.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: March 2026 Monthly Contest: “Use Your Inside Voice” by Carina da Rosa and Shannon Rapp. .pdf, .puz only
Bewilderingly: Losing My Religion by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Seven Nation Army by Crosswoods.
Crossword Curiosities: The Twilight Zone by Hannah Binney and Madison Shultz.
ghana7crosswords: themeless 44 by ghana7.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #41 – “The Decline” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
These Puzzles Fund Abortion 6: Tell Me All About It by C.L. Rimkus. Free sample puzzle. 
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #143 by michael.
Apple News: ($) All in One by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 2, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) It’s Zee Muppets! by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Moving Images, Mon. March 2, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Malört is the New Holy Water by Brian Callahan. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Hardly Simple by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Through the Stones by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: How to Build an Android by kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Santa’s Little Helper by Hanh Huynh. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, March 1, 2026 by Julie Roland.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, March 1, 2026 by Dan Kois.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Meltdown 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 Renee Thomason. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Barry C. Silk. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Leslie Benson.
New York Times Midi: Nom-Chalant by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: March 2 by Will Nediger.
Newsday: 3/2/26 With Remotes by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Stage Right by Taylor Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Back Exercises by Zachary Edward-Brown.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Meet the Parents by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: 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 Samuel A. Donaldson. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 207 (3/2/26) by Monet Shum.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Monday, March 2 (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: Ways of Water by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Beneath The Surface: Beneath The Surface Cryptic #38 (midi) by Kyle Dolan.
Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Sasquatches Somersaulting by Carrie Z & Jake Eakle. Patreon Subscription.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Acrostic #15 by Jeanne Breen.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #585: Compound Crosswords 12 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only
These Puzzles Fund Abortion 6: Little TPFA6 Cryptic by Nate Cardin. Free sample puzzle.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,943 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: make some noise by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Modern Slang by Martina Waluk.
Memorial Hall Library: Accidental Inventions
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #3: Exterior Figures (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Pun Of A Kind: March Madness by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #507 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #142 by michael.
World of Crosswords: themeless 165 by Marya and Carla.
Apple News: ($) Self-Effacing by Phillip Wolfe. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Alex Rohrer; 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 1, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) Be This, Be That by Kareem Ayas. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Invitation Only! Sun. March 1, 2027 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) K Pop by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Princeton Alumni Weekly: Princeton at the Oscars by Stella Zawistowski.
Puzzmo: Monochrome Dance Films by Stella Zawistowski. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Texas Monthly: School Ties by Brandon Koppy.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: CELL DIVISION by Matt Revis & Katie Hale. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: March 1, 2026 – The Big Burnout by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Cross References by Peter J. Wentz. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Going Down Fast by Matt Proulx and Jeffrey Martinovic.
New York Times Midi: Chew Toy by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: Get Real! by Christina Iverson and Gabby Windey.
Newsday: 3/1/26 PUZZLE OF THE MONTH: Marching From Left to Right by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Dress to Impress by Grinchy. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 174 by Rafael Musa and Amie Walker. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: The Quiet Game by Jared Goudsmit. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Screencaps by Carina da Rosa.
Washington Post: I’ll Go First 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 Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Marked Success 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.

Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #3: Exterior Figures (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Puzzle Tome: The Change (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Party Game (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Marching Bands by Sam Ezersky.
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