BEQ: Themeless Monday #894 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Stained Glass #2 by Jeanne Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: 312 to 1 by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 274 by Matthew Luter.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by May Huang. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Engage! by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 8, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Stand by Him, Tues. Sept. 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
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Lil AVCX: ($) Hi-ho, the Dairy-Go! by Faren Roth. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Garfield by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Birdfeeders by Ben Martell. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, September 7 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, September 7 by Nijah Morris.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Festival Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
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Los Angeles Times: by Zhouqin Burnikel. 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: ($) by Sunny Maharjan.
New York Times Midi: Extended Play by Victor Schmitt.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: 9/8/26 Best of the Best by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) It Ties Together by Mike Graczyk. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Funny Story by Prasanna Keshava.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Leaders by Aidan Deshong.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/08/2026 by Olivia Barbieri.
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Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
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Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 239 (9/8/26) by Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.36 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) crushword spiral by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
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Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,106 by Budmo.
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: The suit is black… by Crosswoods.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #68 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
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Daily Beast: And the Nominees Were… Mon. Sept. 7, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Cast Aside by Zoey Foley. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Themeless 153 by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
Muller Monthly Music Meta: “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
People Puzzler: Wade Wilson’s Alter Ego by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: You Can Count On Me by Joe Deeney. Online only
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Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Jeff Chen and Stephan Prock.
New York Times Midi: Grill Marks by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, September 7, 2026 by Elizabeth C. Gorski.
Newsday: 9/7/26 Around a Track by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) On the Right Foot by Joe Marquez. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Come One, Come All! (Freestyle) by Howard Neuthaler.
Vox: Daily Puzzle

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YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Joyful Ecstasy by Tim Walters. Patreon Subscription.
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7 down: make it magnificent by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Fur Broom by Martina Waluk.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: When Pigs… Swim? (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #695 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #694 by Queerty.
World of Crosswords: themeless 171 by Marya and Carla.
Apple News: ($) You Do the Math by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic: by May Huang; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 6, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
Daily Beast: 54, That’s His Number, Sun. Sept. 6, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Just Dupe It by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Anti-Shakespeare Shakespeare Club by kangareuben. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
Slate: September 6 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: September 6 mini by Quiara Vasquez.
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, Sep 6, 2026 – “READ THE INSTRUCTIONS” by Katie Hale. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: September 6, 2026 – My Tax Day Film Guide by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Crossover Films by John Kugelman.
New York Times Midi: Double Feature by Erik Agard.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 9/6/26 AT THE AIRPORT: What You’ll See There by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: The Quiet Ones by rae_cat. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 198 by Mike Graczyk. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: One-on-Ones by Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Upside by Mat Holmes and Zachary Edward-Brown.
Washington Post: Time-Consuming 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
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: 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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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

In Pursuit of Puzzles: Stained Glass #1 by Jeanne Breen.
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: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1146: “Is this a joke to you?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
David Alfred Bywaters: Why Can’t We Just Get Along? by David Alfred Bywaters.
Gridlocked: ($) Big No-No by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Triple Rhyme Time by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: iProducts by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #693 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Rafael Musa. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
AVCX+: ($) “Shhhh!” (themeless) by Brian Thomas. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) Inside Story by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #953 — “Moving Day” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Cultural Exchange by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Chew on that! by Dylan. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
Reason: Triple Threat by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Classroom Mystery by Faren Roth.
The Walrus: Building Blocks by Craig Stowe.
Yahoo! Mini: Make a Grocery List by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: ($) Transferable Skills by Jeffrey Martinovic.
Los Angeles Times: by Matthew Luter. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Stores of Yore by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Fritz Juhnke.
New York Times Midi: Around the Bend by Evan Kalish.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Lester Ruff. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 238 by Adrian Johnson and Alexandra Doumani. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: 9 to 5 (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
Vox: Glass Floor by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: AI Slop by Christopher Youngs.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday 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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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 Blog: Puzzle #158: Honest Abe (Stained Glass) by Alex Boisvert
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Flower Power #2 by Jeanne Breen.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Back and Forth 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: For Gone by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ghana7crosswords: themeless 55 by ghana7. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #691 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) First Place by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Inkblot by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 4, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: ‘Real Love’ and ‘No More Drama’ Singer by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Different Directions by vidhya. Online only
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SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword: MAITAI by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Kevin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Call Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: To Top It All Off by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
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Los Angeles Times: by Wendy L. Brandes. 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: ($) by Julian Xiao.
New York Times Midi: Three Strikes and Yer Out! by Rena Cohen.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, September 4, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 9/4/26 Hot Stuff by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Hit Me! by Matt Revis. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Break Free by Rebecca Goldstein.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: We’re Here to Help by Matt Gaffney.

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Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday App Store | Google Play
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 238 (9/4/26) by Jeffrey Broms.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
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LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
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PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 9/3/26 by Will Nediger. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #336 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,103 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Acrostic #23 by Jeanne Breen.
M & M Crosswords: I’m Tired by Martina Waluk.
Puzzles That Need A Home: Hey Mr. D.j. by Brian Thomas.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #690 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #107 (9/3/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Timothy Giannetti. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 3, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: The Last Is Past, Thurs. Sept. 3, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Lost in Space by Howard Neuthaler. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Gimme An E. by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Butterfly by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Nowhere to Be by Rob Dubbin. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, September 2 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, September 2 by Adrianne Baik.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Pageant 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 Kim Alswager & Zhou Zhang. 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: ($) by Zhou Zhang.
New York Times Midi: Ro-blox by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, September 3, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 9/3/26 Smooth Solving by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Profit Margins by Jay Silverman. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: FOMO by CJ Tan.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Success Story by Mike Shenk.

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

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 714: Mini Touchword 16 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,102 by Brockwell.
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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Ariadne’s Crossword Library: September 2026 Monthly Contest: “The Brains of the Operation” by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1145: “Nice day for a walk.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Curiosities: Sail the Seven Seas by Hannah B.
Cruciverbology: New Shapes by Fabian Corbin.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #689 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Let’s Get Cracking by Olivia Mitra Framke. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) September 2, 2026 – “I Want It That Way” by Geoffrey Schorkopf and Adam Wagner. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 2, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: We Have the Meets! by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: Sir, This Is a Wendy’s Photo Shoot, Weds. Sept. 2, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
Muller Monthly Music Meta: September MMMM: What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
People Puzzler: Basketball King of New York by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Proportional Numbers by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Lights 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 Guilherme Gilioli. 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: ($) by Mac Motz.
New York Times Midi: Social Climber by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – Coverups by Adam Aaronson and Alina Abidi.
Newsday: 9/2/26 Letters From Greece by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Losing Touch by CJ Tan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Fly High by Naomi Zahavi and Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Double Team by Joe Rodini.

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 Brad Wilber. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 237 (9/2/26) by Jeffrey Broms.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Naked Lust 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 30,101 by Fed.
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

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

BEQ: Themeless Monday #893 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Joss Deserts by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 273 by Matthew Luter.
M & M Crosswords: Cuts the Mustard by Martina Waluk.
Memorial Hall Library: September Puzzle.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #688 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Sanjay Rao. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Essay Test by Katie Hoody. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 1, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Long-Term Rivalry, Tues. Sept. 1, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Aug. 31: Prepare For Trouble, And Make It Double (Themeless) by Greg Snitkin and Glenn Davis. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) The Cube by Adryel W. Robles Ojeda. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Scintillating by Jack Murtagh.
Princeton Alumni Weekly: Freshman Life by Stella Zawistowski.
Puzzmo: Digital Art by Neville Fogarty. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, August 31 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, August 31 by Dan Kois.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Texas Monthly: In the Air Tonight by Brandon Koppy.
Vulture 10×10: The Lights Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Derek Hinsey. 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: ($) by Paul Hudes and Margot Kohn.
New York Times Midi: Quick Start by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: “1-Across From New York, It’s Saturday Night!” by Christina Iverson and Rachel Dratch.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 9/1/26 Cliche Bouquet by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Altered States by Noelle Griskey. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Oh, I Don’t Drink by Ricky Sirois.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Here’s The Deal by Zachary David Levy.

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 Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Beneath The Surface: Cryptic #43 (midi) by Kyle Dolan.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.35 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.1 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Puzzle Tome: Playtime (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Placeholders (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,100 by Dice.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: It belongs alongside Godzilla by Crosswoods.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #67 – “It’s All Relative…” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Apple News: ($) There’s the Rub by Andy Walker. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Matthew Stock. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 31, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Daily Beast: Hello and Farewell, Mon. Aug. 31, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Just a Little Off the Sides by Keegan Edgar. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Literalists by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Basketball King of New York by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is by Shannon Rapp & Will Eisenberg. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
Slate: August 31 by Tim Croce.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Justin Werfel. 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: ($) by Christopher Youngs.
New York Times Midi: Oh, What a Meal by Tom McCoy.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, August 31, 2026 by Brooke Husic.
Newsday: 8/31/26 They’re Handled by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Island Hopping by Joe Marquez. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: There Are Two Sides To Every Story by Max Schlenker.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Let’s Celebrate by Ben Wildman-Tobriner & Stephanie Wildman.

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
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 236 (8/31/26) by Jeffrey Broms.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Crossword Centre: September 2026 I am the Eggman by Henri by Derek Harrison .pdf only
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Flower Power #1 by Jeanne Breen.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #611: Anagram Magic Square 10 .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 30,099 by Anto.
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: what a tangled web by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Breakfast Slams by Martina Waluk.
M & M Crosswords: Don’t Blink by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #687 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #686 by Queerty.

Apple News: ($) Pairing Off by Joel Woodford. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Kelsey Dixon; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 30, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Daily Beast: Funny Guy, Thurs. Aug. 27, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #952 “Square Talk” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: A Delicate Balance by Priyanka Sethy & Rajiv Sethy. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
Slate: August 30 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: August 30 mini by Quiara Vasquez.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: L. A. Times, Sun, Aug 30, 2026 – “AS PER USUAL” by Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: August 30, 2026 – My Mind Is Racing! by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Written in the Stars by Daniel Grinberg.
New York Times Midi: Pyramid Scheme by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: 8/30/26 HUBBY: Sorry, No Grub or Stub by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Inflation by doubleblooper. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 197 by Zachary Edward-Brown. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Down Feathers by Aidan Deshong. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Change of Pace by Sean Ziebarth.
Washington Post: Out of This World 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 Pam Amick Klawitter. 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.

In Pursuit of Puzzles: Rows Garden #9 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden.
Trash Panda Puzzles: 172: Painter’s Place at a Barbecue (Flower Power) by Jason “Jac” Crabtree

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