BEQ: Degreed by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #684 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Connecting Pipes by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Changing Tops by CJ Tan. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 28, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: Revving Up a Return to Film in Matchbox: The Movie by Robyn Weintraub.
Puzzmo: Change of Place by malaika h. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Nijah Morris.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Litigation Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Tech Support by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Patti Varol. 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: ($) by Jack Hatchett.
New York Times Midi: Pay Up Front by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, August 28, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 8/28/26 That’s a Switch by Jay Silverman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) De-Crease by Jared Cappel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: That Doesn’t Sound Like Enough by Mike Gracyzk.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: In a Pet by Mike Shenk.

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 Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 235 (8/28/26) 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
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: ($) #335 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,097 by Yank.
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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BEQ: Degreed by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #283: subtle changes (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Sensible Shoes by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #684 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #106 (8/27/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 27, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Funny Guy, Thurs. Aug. 27, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Jonesin’: Magazine Covers by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Switcheroo by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Scientific Debate by Matthew Luter. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, August 26 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, August 26 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Country Wisdom 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 Rebecca Goldstein & Matthew Stock. 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: ($) by Zachary David Levy.
New York Times Midi: Party Animal by Tarun Krishnamurthy.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, August 27, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 8/27/26 Four-Finger Exercise by Zachary Edward-Brown. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Play It By Ear by Pranav Daryanani. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Pull-apart Rolls by Terry Sun and Carina da Rosa.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Whew! by Alan Olschwang.

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 Patti Varol. 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.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Freestyle August 2026 by Andrew J. Ries.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,096 by Tramp.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New Scientist: ($) Biweekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1143: “Ay, there’s the rub.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
M & M Crosswords: It’s a T-State by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #682 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is by Rafael Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) August 26, 2026 – “Record Times” by August Miller. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 26, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Backpacks by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: Parton Ways… Weds. Aug. 26, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #13, 8/26/26 by Peter “Newsflash” Gordon. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: She Welcomes You to Her “Happy Place” by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Hare we go! by helen chen. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by  Kavin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Bioweapon Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Star Search by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Zachary Gallardo. 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: ($) by John Kugelman and Lance Enfinger.
New York Times Midi: Both Sides Now by Paolo Pasco.
New York Times Mini: by Adam Aaronson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Newsday: 8/26/26 Fast Day by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Don’t Give Up! by Gabriel Antell-Proulx. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Bury the Lede by Ron Ammirante.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Joking Kind by Daniel Hrynick.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 234 (8/26/26) 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: Mad Invention by Ben Robinson Online only
Crossword Nexus: ($) Wet Dreams (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: In It for the Long Hall by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,095 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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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

A Crossword Rose: Are you writing from the heart? (themeless) by Rose Sloan.
BEQ: Themeless Monday #892 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Travel Midi 6 – Safari by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 272 by Matthew Luter.
M & M Crosswords: Good Workout by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #681 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kelsey Dixon. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) That’s So Petty! by Faren Roth. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 25, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Achy-Breaky Birthday, Tues. Aug. 25, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Aug. 24: Bat To Ball by Owen Bergstein and Nick Dent. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) You’re All Gonna Be in This Experimental Fill by Anna Harkins. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Switcheroo by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Power Play by Larry Snyder. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, August 24 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, August 24 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Unicorn Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
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 Victor Fleming. 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: ($) by Bryan Kaproth-Gerecht.
New York Times Midi: But First, Coffee by Shannon Rapp.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: 8/25/26 Intelligence Test by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Not a Good Look by Carina da Rosa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mars Rover by Emily Biegas.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Buckling Up by Zhouqin Burnikel.

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

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.34 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) two outta three ain’t bad by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.48 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,094 by Turnstone.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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

Bewilderingly: Freestyle 26 by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Another Pickle, Please by Crosswoods.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #66 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Trash Panda Puzzles: 171: Average Beginnings (Themed) by Jason “Jac” Crabtree
Apple News: ($) tktktk by tktktk. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by tktktk. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Sleep on It by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 24, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 24, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Daily Beast: Be Back Monday, Sun. Aug. 23, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Happy Hour Specials by Wilfred Bowie. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Top of Mind by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: She Welcomes You to Her Happy Place by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Bottomless Brunch by Kate Jensen & Shannon Rapp. Online only
Puzzmo: Mate in Two by Ryan Patrick Smith. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword by Mat Holmes.
Slate: Slate Mini by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The GCHQ Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
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 Janice Luttrell. 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: ($) by Steven Jopek.
New York Times Midi: Things Are Looking Up by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, August 24, 2026 by Natan Last.
Newsday: 8/24/26 Put the Squeeze On by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids by Nguhi Ross and Erik Agard. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Power Through by Heather Gearan.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: C-llectively Speaking by Andrea Carla Michaels & Kevin Christian.

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 Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 233 (8/24/26) 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.

1Across: Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth by tktktk. .pdf, online.
BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Year 12, Puzzle 10 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Knotty Grids: Knotty Grids Cryptic #4 by Adam Simon Levine.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #610: Empty Word Ladder 6 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle 491 by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,093 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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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: it’s a livin by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
lost for xwords: Crossword #155 – You Are Here (Themeless) by August Miller.
M & M Crosswords: Rapini Nukuoro by Martina Waluk.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: Let It Fly (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Pun Of A Kind: Look Sharp! by Mikey G.
zinnabun: 🎀 by zinna bun.
Apple News: ($) Hit the Stacks by Nate Cardin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Mike Graczyk; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Complicated Character by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 23, 2026 by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: Be Back Monday, Sun. Aug. 23, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Cha Cha Cha by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Real Talk by chandi. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
Slate: August 23 by Mat Holmes.
Slate: August 23 (mini) by Kiran Pandey.
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 23, 2026 – “GENERATION X” by Yijing Chen. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: August 23, 2026 – House Cat by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Small Change by Jill Singer.
New York Times Midi: Crossbones by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 8/23/26 CAPITAL CITIES: In Name Only by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Second Place by DragMoogle. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 196 by Rafael Musa and Amie Walker. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Forget It! by Paul Coulter. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Down the Drain by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Washington Post: Fitting Rooms 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 Gail Grabowski. 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.

Darren’s Puzzles: Cryptic 2026-08 by Darren Miller.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Consonant Companions #2 by Jeanne Breen.

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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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.
Club 72: Freestyle 1142: “It couldn’t wait?!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #156: Kirby 3 by Alex Boisvert
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Queerty: Queerty Crossword #680 by Queerty.
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Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #951 — “Find Someone Else” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
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BEQ: Move-Ing by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Themeless 57! by Frisco17.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #678 by Queerty.
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
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Daily Beast: This Is Her, Thurs. Aug. 20, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Jonesin’: “Heart to Heart”–three ways to create a heart. by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
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Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
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The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, August 20, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 8/20/26 Hot Stove League by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Pencil It In by Freddie Cheng. Direct link to .puz.
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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1141: “It just moves the needle.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #172 by Stella Zawistowski.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #676 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Plant-Based Meats by Zhou Zhang. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
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Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 19, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Clown Around by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: Full Grid, Weds. Aug. 19, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Puzzler by Katja Brink.
Puzzmo: Roasting Techniques by katie hoody. Online only
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SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Tim Croce.
Slate: Mini by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Getaway Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Fruit Basket by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

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Los Angeles Times: by Max Schlenker. 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: ($) by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Midi: Frankly Speaking by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 8/19/26 Boxing Day by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Following Instruction by Prasanna Keshava. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: In Fact by Matthew Stock.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: On The Corner by Kelly Richardson.

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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 125. “He’s held back by Abdullah Reg Orrison” (Channel 123) by Māyā
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Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,089 by Brockwell.
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