Remember that this is not an attempt to pick the “best” puzzles, and we won’t be commenting as critics. Our approach is best described as “puzzles we don’t think you should miss.” Kind of like staff recommendations at a local bookstore.
Did we miss your favorites? Add them in the comments!
AVCX: ($) Line-Item Veto (8/7) by Adam Vincent and Sid Sivakumar. – Norah
Universal: Series Reboot (8/15) by Richard D. Allen. I enjoy when crosswords use symmetry other than the standard rotational symmetry. The grid has a clean fill with a fun anagram theme. – Jac
USA Today: But Daddy I Love Crosswords (8/16) by Rafael Musa. If you enjoy the Eras Tour, this crossword is for you! – Jac
Apple News: ($) Noise Cancellation (8/11) by Erik Agard. A fun challenge; 46-Across is a masterpiece. —Rich
The Modern Crossword: ($) (8/12) by Erik Agard. [Spoilers] are so out, I only want to solve mini half [spoilers] now. —Rich
Apple News: ($) Driving Rain (8/16) by Kelsey Dixon and Erik Agard. What an impressive construction: A 67-word themeless grid with a full-fledged theme. —Rich & Norah
Half-Baked Puzzles: Puzzle #100: We Want A Pitcher (with Brian Thomas) (8/16) by Will Eisenberg and Brian Thomas. This one’s a winner! – Steve and Matt
People Puzzler: She Wears The Pants (8/16) by Robyn Weintraub. I don’t think we’ve highlighted the People Puzzler making it online at all on DCL yet. Long overdue on our part. –Matt
Universal: PR Stunt (8/16) by Aidan Deshong. Smart and tricky theme applied super consistently –Norah