BEQ: Themeless Monday #900 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 3 by Erik Agard and Kelsey Dixon. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
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LuterCross: PUZZLE 280 by Matthew Luter.
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Bonmo: ($) by Taylor Harris. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Can’t Teach Who New Tricks? by Matt Gaffney.
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Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #16, 10/20/26 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Location, Location, Location by Keegan Edgar. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Polo by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Enchanted Circles by k.j. sarr. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
Scientific American: Scroll Bars by Ella Dershowitz.
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Faith Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

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Los Angeles Times: by Joe Deeney. 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: ($) by David Falkowski.
New York Times Midi: Double Coverage by Aidan Deshong.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: Last Is First by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Twist Endings by Tarun Krishnamurthy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Is This a Joke To You? by Carina da Rosa.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Split Decision by Adam Simpson.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/20/2026 by Nimisha Anand.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
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Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday 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
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Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,142 by Qaos.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Pedestrian by Crosswoods.
Gridlocked!: Mini 10/19 by Namita Shashidhar.
M & M Crosswords: Stop With the Coveting Already by Martina Waluk.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #74 -Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #737 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #736 by Queerty.
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Bonmo: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Monday, October 19, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Daily Beast: Can’t Teach Who New Tricks? by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Double Checks by Anna Harkins. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Wired by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: WNBA Phenom by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: Thanks for “dropping in” by JessBevRucks. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
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Los Angeles Times: by Jackson Musker. 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: ($) by Michele Govier.
New York Times Midi: Bottom Lines by Geoffrey Schorkopf and Olivia Mitra Framke.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, October 19, 2026 by Natan Last.
Newsday: Seafood Menu by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Hit Parade by Joe Rodini. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: A Fine Mess by CJ Tan.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Hard Finishes by Mike Shenk.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/19/2026 by Michael Lenox.
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Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday App Store | Google Play
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Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Monday, October 19 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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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.

Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Vacuous Zillionaire by Ryan Patrick Smith. Patreon Subscription.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #618: Coined Phrases 8 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,141 by Vulcan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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7 down: you see, ennui by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Up Where We Belong by Martina Waluk.
Odd Bear Puzzles: DiscGolfer Summer 2025 by Josh Audibert.
Odd Bear Puzzles: DiscGolfer Winter 2025 by Josh Audibert.
Odd Bear Puzzles: DiscGolfer Summer 2024 by Josh Audibert.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: Freedom of Choice (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #735 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Split Screen by Jack Hatchett. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Dena R. Verkuil and Rafael Musa.
Bonmo: ($) Sounds Like Dinner by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Sunday, October 18, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
Daily Beast: Emotional Moment by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Ups and Downs by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Circle Around by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: California Schemin’ by Patti Varol. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: October 11, 2026 – Wordington Boulevard by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Tell Me About Yourself! by Peter Gorman.
New York Times Midi: Withheld Payments by Erik Agard.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Not Again by Jerry Clarkson. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 203 by Adrian Johnson and Alexandra Doumani. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: “I Must Be Hallucinating!” by Hannah Taylor and Jeff Chen. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Instrumental Women by Jasmeet Arora and Erik Agard.
Washington Post: It’s Elementary by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/18/2026 by Anna Steel.
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 Patti Varol. 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.

Negroni’s Cocktails: Bad Hombre by Negroni. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden.

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 1158: “I’ll ask the same thing.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
David Alfred Bywaters: Crossword 366: Coup d’état by David Alfred Bywaters.
Gridlocked!: ($) m sorr by Zachary Gallardo.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Can’t Stand To Win by Jeff Linder.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #734 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Katie Hoody. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
Bonmo: ($) by Matthew Stock. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Saturday by Ada Nicolle.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #959 — “One Life to Live” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Order of Appearance by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: How Fasten-ating! by Kate Hawkins. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
Reason: The Horror by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Kept in the Dark by Daniel Grinberg.
The Walrus: The Walrus Crossword December 2026 by Emma Lawson.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: ($) How Perceptive of You! by Jeffrey Martinovic.
Los Angeles Times: by Jess Rucks. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: The New York Crossword: ‘Here’s the Frightening Part’ by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by August Miller.
New York Times Midi: Purple Prose by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 243 by Kareem Ayas and Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: For the Birds by Michael Berg.
Vox: CANDY by Patrick Blindauer.
The Wall Street Journal: On the Wrong Track by Brad Wiegmann.

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

Gridlocked: ($) Cryptic #10: For the Birds by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Bonus Wry Tangles 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: Rows Garden by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .pdf.

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BEQ: What Are the Odds? by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Lustre On by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #733 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Two for One by Alan Levin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
AVCX+: ($) October 16, 2026 – “Key Evidence” (themeless) by Kim Alswager and Sally Hoelscher. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) Go for the Gold! by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Friday, October 16, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: She’s Entered Jane Austen’s Land by Kelsey Dixon.
Puzzmo: Short Circuit by Joe Deeney. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amie Walker. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Art of Play Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Yijing Chen. 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: ($) by Adam Shapiro.
New York Times Midi: Late-Stage Capitalism by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, October 16, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: Ladies Last by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Come Together by Seb Swann. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Second Thoughts by Mara Lytle and Wendy Brandes.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Waving Hello by Matt Gaffney.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/16/2026 by Michael Lenox.
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 Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 256 (10/16/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Friday, October 16 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #342 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,139 by Ramsay.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Lustre On by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #732 by Queerty.
GenXword: A new GenXword mini has been posted by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kelsey Dixon. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Bonmo: ($) Good Hangs by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Thursday, October 15, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: It’s Been a While by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Capital Letters by Jeffrey Martinovic. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Y’Know, Like Michigan by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Puzzmo: Jump to the Front of the Line by bewilderingly. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Frankfurt Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Wyatt Johnston. 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: ($) by McKay Fritz.
New York Times Midi: Fall Colors by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 15, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: Kickstarters by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Wagging Tale by Dena R. Verkuil. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Diamond in the Rough by Budovitch.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Tuneup by Mike Shenk.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/15/2026 by Sofia Whang.
The Columbia Spectator: America’s Pastime by Nathalie Lambelet.
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.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 15 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, October 14 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
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.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 10-15-26 by Sara Goodchild. Subscribe at link.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 720: Pent Words 144 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 130. Eyes in the Sky (Channel 125) by Māyā
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 129. The Shed crossword No.8 by Māyā (Issue 130, Dec 2026-Jan 2027) by Māyā
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Fall Freeloaders (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,138 by Kite.
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.
Blockheads: If You Know, You Know – Themeless #14 by Jack Scherban.
Club 72: Freestyle 1157: “Here’s the kicker.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Gridlocked!: ($) Mini 10/14 by Zachary Edward-Brown.
Inteltainment: Themeless #175 by Stella Zawistowski.
M & M Crosswords: Life’s Been Good by Martina Waluk.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #20 – “It’s A Gamble!” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Apple News: ($) Upwardly Mobile by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
AVCX: ($) October 14, 2026 – “Dig This” by Geoffrey Schorkopf. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Club: Sounds Like Breakfast by Kate Chin Park.
Daily Beast: Style-Wise at Sixty-Five by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Tony-winning Actor from Oz by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: Business Trip by Larry Snyder. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Los Javis Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Joe Rodini. 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: ($) by Jacob Stulberg.
New York Times Midi: Weird Flex, But OK by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: On Vacation by Carolyn Stewart. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Something’s Brewing by Drew Schmenner. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Manicure Set by Hoelscher & Framke.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: The Old College Try by Vasu Seralathan.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/14/2026 by Rich Vigliotti.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday 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
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 255 (10/14/26) by Julia Ball.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, October 13 (Mini) by Keva Elie.
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: Unusual Animals by Ben Robinson Online only
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 128. Get your motor runnin’ (From “The Shed” magazine Issue 129, Oct-Nov 2026) by Māyā
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,137 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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BEQ: Themeless Monday #899 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 2 by Adam Shapiro. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Extra Coordinated by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 279 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #731 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #730 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Sanjay Rao. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Inner Tube by Katie Hoody. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 13, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: After All These Years, Tues. Oct. 13, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Oct. 12: Ripped From The Headlines by Jeremy Venook. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Keyboard by Jack Murtagh.
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Mary had a little lamb by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Pay to Play by Ryan Mathiason. Online only
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Vulture 10×10: The Truthstorian Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

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Los Angeles Times: by Zachary Edward-Brown & Shannon Rapp. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
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Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Gia Bosko.
New York Times Midi: Chopped Cheese by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Everybody’s invited by Matthew Stock.
Newsday: 10/13/26 Talon Show by Sally R. Stein. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Primary School by Aidan Deshong and Ken Stern. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mass Confusion by Jopek.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Covered Costs by Aaron Ullman.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/13/2026 by Michael Lenox.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/12/2026 by Nimisha Anand.
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 Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
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India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.41 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
koha xw: New Material by koha.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.7 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,136 by Fed.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Czech Out by Crosswoods.
Gridlocked!: ($) Mini 10/12 by Kevin Thompson.
M & M Crosswords: Mississippi by Martina Waluk.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #73 -🤘 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #729 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Lower Liquidity by Aidan Glenn. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Aye-aye! by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 12, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Daily Beast: 40 and Sporty, Mon. Oct. 12, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) “Oh, Yeah!” by Wilfred Bowie. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Themeless 154 by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Tony-Winning Actor from Oz by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: Kicks In by Ryan Mathiason. Online only
Puzzmo: Root Words by Will Eisenberg. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
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STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
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The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Kyle Dolan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Zhouqin Burnikel.
New York Times Midi: I Started It! by Victor Schmitt.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, October 12, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 10/12/26 for All Ages by Gail Grabowski. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Playing With Food by Danny Chasin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Prime Day by Amanda Rafkin.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Final Count by Zhouqin Burnikel.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/11/2026 by Anna Steel.
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 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
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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.

Monday Fills Acrostics: ($) Acrostic 287 by Dave Murchie.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #617: Dial Tunes 7 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle 498 by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,135 by Anto.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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7 down: it’s just a question by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Geomagnetic Unrest by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Glean Sweep by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #728 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Madcaps by Geoffrey Schorkopf & Carolyn Davies Lynch. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Zachary Edward-Brown; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
The Chicago Maroon: Sub Standard by Marina Mendes Ferreira.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 11, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Daily Beast: Acceptable in the ’80s, Sun. Oct. 11, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Let Me Spell It Out by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Quick on the pick-up by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: L. A. Times, Sun, Oct 11, 2026 – “RECIPE FOR DISASTER” by Danny Ebbighausen. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: October 11, 2026 – Wordington Boulevard by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Heart Transplants by Michael Lieberman.
New York Times Midi: Young at Heart by Rena Cohen.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 10/11/26 A&E; NETWORK: A Double-Feature Program by S.N.. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Fall 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 7 by Amie Walker. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Splitting Finances by Kareem Ayas and Matthew Luter. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Early Voting by Jeremy Venook.
Washington Post: The Diamond Trade 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.

1Across: D & I by Gridzilla. .pdf, online.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Outside the Fox – Year 2, Week 20 (May 20, 2025) – Touchword by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden.

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Vowelless by Evan Kalish.
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