July 2025 – Daily Crossword Links

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Something’s Fishy by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 31, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Fireball: ($) Call Letters by Brad Wiegmann. Subscribe at link.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Mini #3 by Jeanne Breen.
Jonesin’: Spoiler: Free by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #230: lemme get by ya there (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #230.5: not to bug you or anything (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: A, B, T, and USD by Martina Waluk.
Puzzmo: Extra Toppings by bob weisz. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 7/31/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Amie Walker and Amanda Rafkin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Ada Nicolle. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: England to New England, Thurs. July 31, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sharada Hiregange.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Stories by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Heist Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Daniel Hrynick. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Noble Prizes by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Alexander Liebeskind.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, July 31, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 7/31/25 Suit Yourself by Jerry Clarkson. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Set The Table by Matt Revis. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tell the Truth (Freestyle) by Hannah Slovut-Einertson.
The Wall Street Journal: Do the Math by Chase Dittrich & Christina Iverson. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Aries Puzzles: Puns & Anagrams #5 by Andrew J. Ries.
The Crossword Centre: Birthday Party by Arcadia. .pdf only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,761 by Imogen.
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.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Didn’t Go Out For Burritos by Emet Ozar and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) July 30, 2025 “AV Classic Themeless #83” by Katie Hoody. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1033: “You think you know everything, huh?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 30, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Good Times by Trent H. Evans.
Jeff’s Puzzles: G’day Mates 1 by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: Gone Girl (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 122 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Re-Post – Themed Wednesday #2 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Pirohy/Pierogi Lands by Michaela Olsáková. Online only

Apple News: ($) Playing on Shuffle by Lynn Watson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Andy Kravis. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Cinematic Tribute, Weds. July 30, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sharada Hiregange.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Hawaiian Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Dan Kammann & Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Byron Walden. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Thomas Byrne and Daniel Bodily.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 7/30/25 Square Roots by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Redefined by Sharon Kassing. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tear Down by Matthew Stock.
The Wall Street Journal: Metamorphosis by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Plea Deal by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: Fantastic Fours by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,760 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1804: Themeless Monday by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 29, 2025 by Ada Nicolle.
Defector: ($) When You Win, Say Nothing (Themeless) by Willa Angel Chen Miller. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: Come and Gone by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: I Decline! (Meta) by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 121 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Long Division by Ryan Patrick Smith. Online only

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by K.J. Sarr. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Cat Dad, Mon. July 28, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sharada Hiregange.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: GitHub by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, July 28, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, July 28, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
Vulture 10×10: The Rhodes Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style Crossword—Lollapalooza by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Kelly Richardson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) On the Other Hand by Francis Heaney. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Peter Gorman.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: 7/29/25 Unable at First by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Six Degrees Of Separation by Joe Rodini. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Cutting Board by Zhouqin Burnikel.
The Wall Street Journal: Land and Sea by Alexander Liebeskind. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 92. I label a patch… by Māyā
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.30 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: Window Dressing by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) double or nothing by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #10.44 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,759 by Alia.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Monday, July 28, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 28, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Lil AVCX: ($) Leading Questions by Pao Roy. Subscribe at link.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #229.66: skrrt (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: No Clout by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: What’s the Use? (Meta) by Cap’n Rick.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #9 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Tank Tops by Henry Lin-David. Online only
xwordmaxxing: mp by Adrianne Baik.

Apple News: ($) Deep Dish by Jared Goudsmit. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Muy Yum! by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Cat Dad, Mon. July 28, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Neville Fogarty. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sharada Hiregange.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Sunday by Eve Orban. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, July 27, 2025 by Jasmeet Arora.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer.
Vulture 10×10: The Designer Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Doug Peterson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) How Many ___ Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb? by Matt Ginsberg. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Brian Callahan.
New York Times Midi: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, July 28, 2025 by Kameron Austin Collins.
Newsday: 7/28/25 Black and White by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Adjusted Hours by Brian Callahan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: There Are No Bad Questions (Freestyle) by Zachary Edward-Brown.
The Wall Street Journal: Fabric-ated Treats by Sanjay Rao. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Marching Bands #11.8 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #554: Empty Word Ladder 5 .pdf only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,758 by Vulcan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

A Crossword Rose: A Couple of Items by acommonrose.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Call for the captain ashore by Crosswoods.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 27, 2025 by Will Nediger.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Gain of Function by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 108 by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Zipper Pulls by Martina Waluk.
Nautilus Puzzles: Themeless by Ben Tolkin.
Pun Of A Kind: Ten to Twelve by Mikey G.
Puzzmo: Ups and Downs by DenaRobin. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: 10-4 Good Buddy (Meta) by Wendy Walker.

Apple News: ($) Character Sketches by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Boaz Moser.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Free Competition by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Eerie Pair, Sun. July 27, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, July 26, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Sporcle: Amy Adams by bhenderson79. Online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: Three-point Line by Joe Rodini. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: The Line King by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) Grand Film Openings by David J. Kahn. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) Arranged Marriages by John Kugelman.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 7/28/25 FORESTRY PHRASES: With Woody Words by Gary M. Larson. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 143 by Rebecca Goldstein and Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Inner Confidence by Adrian Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: The Writing Process by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Washington Post: Captain Obvious Gets a Car by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

1Across: Writer & Director by Aquifer. .pdf, online.
The Browser: ($) Cryptic 232 by Keshav Sriram and Bob Weisz. Subscribe at link.
Negroni’s Cocktails: ($) Bonus Puzzle: Bootleg by Negroni. Patreon subscription.

Azed Cryptic: 2767.
Everyman Cryptic: 4106.
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.

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Autostraddle: AF+ Crossword Is In Vogue by Darby Ratliff.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1032: “Please, let me show you.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crosstina Aquafina: themeless no. 36 by crosstina aquafina & erik agard.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #138: Stained Glass by Alex Boisvert
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #895 — “Use Your Head” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Y2K by Joe Deeney. Online only
Reason: Extreme Measures by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Out of Control by Bryant White.
Trash Panda Puzzles: 152: Citrus Jazz (Freestyle) by Jason “Jac” Crabtree

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Brian Callahan and Rafa Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Looking Good, Feeling Good by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Angela Kinsella Olson. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Vox: Taste Test by Patrick Blindauer.
The Walrus: Don’t Start (Themeless) by Emma Lawson.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Malaika Handa. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: Six of One by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Adam Levav.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 182 by Ryan Mathiason. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: First Base by Winston Emmons.
The Wall Street Journal: Double Trouble by Daniel Bodily. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Snake Criss-Cross 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
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
WSJ Variety: Puzzle Building by Dean Felch. Direct link to .pdf.

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Friday, July 25, 2025

AVCX+: ($) July 25, 2025 – “Gee Willikers!” (themeless) by Jem Burch. Subscribe at link.
BEQ: CROSSWORD #1803: Beat That by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 25, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Half-Baked Puzzles: Puzzle #109: Steamed Hams but it’s a Cryptic Crossword (with Alex Boisvert) by Will Eisenberg.
M & M Crosswords: Brew Connoisseur by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) Meet The Editor: Erin Rush! by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 120 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #8 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: French Foodie by erik & Neville Fogarty. Online only

Apple News: ($) Late Pass by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Neville Fogarty. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Parody Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
The Week: ‘I Am I_a’ by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Dan Schoenholz. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Lots of Love by Anthony J. Salvia. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Fritz Juhnke.
New York Times Midi: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, July 25, 2025 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 7/25/25 Mutual Admirers by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Angels in America Tony Winner by Robyn Weintraub.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Show Me the Proof by David Ding. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Trap Remix by Amie Walker.
The Wall Street Journal: Position Statement by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 7/24/25 by Matthew Stock. Subscribe at link.
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: My Eleventy-First Puzzle (Channel 111) by Māyā
Lexicon Devil: Cloud Storage (variety cryptic) by Richard D. Allen.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #278 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,756 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Current Affairs by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 24, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Cruciverbology: The Amazing Spiders Man (feat. Lila and Quiara) by Elise Corbin.
Fireball: ($) Different Perspectives by David P. Williams. Subscribe at link.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Midi #1 by Jeanne Breen.
Jonesin’: Say It Ain’t Snow by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 119 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Provincetown Independent: Closing Time by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Bad Art Friends by Adam Isaacson. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 7/24/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Ada Nicolle. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Blank by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Kenny Lives! Thurs. July 24, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, July 23, 2025 by Games Editor.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Bonnie L. Gentry. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Point the way by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Quartet Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Katherine Baicker & Laura Dershewitz. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Setting Things Straight by Peter A. Collins. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Ginny Too.
New York Times Midi: Initially Speaking by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Midi: Pint-Sized Pints by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 7/24/25 Designer-Labeled by Frederick Lavoie. Online .pdf
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Universal: ($) I Couldn’t Possibly! by Joe Rodini. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Romance Trope (Freestyle) by Sam Cordes.
The Wall Street Journal: Stick Around by Justin Werfel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 658: Mini Touchword 7 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Darren’s Puzzles: Cryptic 2025-07 by Darren Miller.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,755 by Pangakupu.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Deserves a Dubious Honor by Darby Ratliff and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) July 23, 2025: “X Ratings” by Rebecca Goldstein. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1031: “10 out of 10!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 23, 2025 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Club: Doppler Effect by Kate Chin Park.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Go Team! by Jeanne Breen.
Inteltainment: Themeless #144 Feel smart. Have fun! by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: What Are They Worth? by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: My Friend’s Place (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 118 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #7 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Calling Myself Out by Amanda Rafkin. Online only
Puzz-up: A GS Puzzle (in honor of Tom R) by Laura Taylor Kinnel.
xwordswithbabka: Leo Season 2 (Cryptic #4) by Dan Schwartz.

Apple News: ($) Family-Style Dining by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Lynn Lempel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Carey a Tune, Tues. July 22, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Mr. Worldwide by Games Editor.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Golf Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Wendy L. Brandes. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: A Bass and Two Tenors by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) The Addams Family by Bob Klahn. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Joseph Gangi.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 7/23/25 Cheese Choices by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
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Universal: ($) Making an Impression by Jeffrey Martinovic. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Top Speed by Wendy L. Brandes.
The Wall Street Journal: Skywriters by Jonathan Raksin. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Naval Power by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.

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The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,754 by Imogen.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1802: Themeless Monday by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: Something’s Fishy – Themeless #4 by Jack Scherban.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 22, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, July 21: One By One by Daniel Hrynick. Subscribe at link.
Hyperallergic: Hyperallergic Mini Art Crossword: July 2025 by Natan Last.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #229: meuh (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: LIsten to the Music by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: In One Ear And Out The Other (Meta) by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Time For A Toon-Up by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Placeholder Puzzles: Summer vacation! by Katja Brinck.
Puzzmo: Joint Resolution by owen bergstein & Madeline Hornsey. Online only

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Amie Walker and Amanda Rafkin. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Rodini. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Carey a Tune, Tues. July 22, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Bibimbap by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, July 21, 2025 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, July 21, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer.
Vulture 10×10: The Caretaker Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Ed Sessa. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Apparel of the Past by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Jeremy Newton.
New York Times Midi: C is for Crossword by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: 7/22/25 Observations by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
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Universal: ($) Open-Minded by Robbie Cottom. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: I Feel Amazing (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
The Wall Street Journal: Let’s Take a Tea Break by Dan Kammann & Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.29 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: Icarus Falls by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #10.43 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.

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The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,753 by Ludwig.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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