July 2025 – Page 3 – Daily Crossword Links

Friday, July 11, 2025

AVCX+: ($) July 11, 2025 – “From Smee to You” (themeless) – by David Litman. Subscribe at link.
BEQ: Shows With an “M-E” by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 11, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #11, 7/11/25 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Bloomer by Martina Waluk.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #6 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Flying Off the Handle by Doug Peterson. Online only

Apple News: ($) Drink Mix by Mansi Kothari. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) Net Worth by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, July 10, 2025 by Games Editor.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. 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 10, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Steel Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
The Week: That’s on My List by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Wayne Bergman. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by David J. Kahn. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by James McCarron.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, July 11, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 7/11/25 Canines by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: She’s the Queen of the Villa by Patrick Merrell.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Tear Off Sheets by Jay Silverman. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Starting Squad by Sala Wanetick.
The Wall Street Journal: Parts Inventory by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic July 10, 2025, by Katherine Bryant. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #276 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,744 by Pasquale.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

avalanchestyle: Wrestling Crossword – June 28 2025 by Kevin.
BEQ: CROSSWORD #1799: Shows With an “M-E” by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) For Starters … by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 10, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 180 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Half-Baked Puzzles: Puzzle #108: Follies and Nonsense by Will Eisenberg.
Jonesin’: Peddle Pieces by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 114 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Up-and-Down Moods by kareemayas. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 7/10/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Steve Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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 Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Matt Jones. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Our Song, Thurs. July 10, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. 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: Brew Mini: Octagon by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Connection Puzzle by Stella Zawistowki.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Zhou Zhang & Kevin Curry. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Beach Boys by Gary Steinmehl. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Emily Biegas and Sala Wanetick.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 7/10/25 Late Weather by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) One After Another by Julia Dreyer. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Put a Pin in It by Beth Rubin.
The Wall Street Journal: Color Me Gone! by Seb Swann. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 656: Anacrossword 45 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,743 by Matilda.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Is Joyful and Defiant by Darby Ratliff and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) July 9, 2025 “Fly by Night” by Sarah Butkovic. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1027: “I’d like to speak with the manager.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Cross-pollination: Dealing With It All by Leonard Williams.
Cross-pollination: Confinement by Leonard Williams.
Crossweird Puzzles: Performance Review by Dan Schwartz & Dob Olino.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 9, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Original Recipe by Kate Chin Park.
Inteltainment: Themeless #143 Feel smart. Have fun! by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Universally Admired by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: For the Birds (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 113 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #6 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Full-Bodied Tea by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only

Apple News: ($) Hold Onto That Feeling by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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 Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Steel Yourselves, Weds July 9, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: In Hot Water by Games Editor.
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
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Island Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Gerry Wildenberg. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Arenas of Tomorrow by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) En Zone by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Desirée Penner and Jeff Sinnock.
New York Times Mini: by Tracy Bennett.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 7/9/25 in the Ballpark by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Keep It Inside by Prasanna Keshava. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Sports Cars by Aidan Deshong.
The Wall Street Journal: Slippery Slopes by Alan Siegel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Peak Fitness by Ben Robinson Online only
Cross-pollination: Cryptic F-1 by Leonard Williams.
The Crossword Centre: Solution to Current Affairs by Hedge-sparrow by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,742 by Fed.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1798: Themeless Monday by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: Phantom of the Nightclub – Themeless #3 by Jack Scherban.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 8, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, July 7: Tennis, Anyone? by Erica Hsiung Wojcik. Subscribe at link.
Hyperallergic: The Hyperallergic Art Crossword: July 2025 by Natan Last.
Lil AVCX: ($) All That by Elliot Caroll. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: Eight Squared by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Literary Characters (Meta) by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 112 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Placeholder Puzzles: Ten-nis, anyone? by Katja Brinck.
Puzzmo: Treat Like Royalty by brooke & erik. Online only

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Sanjay Rao. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) Tic Tac Toe by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday by Peter Wentz. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Pour Form, Tues. July 8, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
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
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Film by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, July 7, 2025 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, July 7, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer.
Vulture 10×10: The Michelin Star Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Noelle Griskey. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Byron Walden. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Jesse Guzman.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: 7/8/25 in Your Salad by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) When Things Go the Wrong Way by Guilherme Gilioli. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Candy Wrapper by Zhouqin Burnikel.
The Wall Street Journal: Indefinite Article by Wren Schultz. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.27 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Vwllss Smthng Dffrnt by Frisco17.
Keynesian Cryptics: Gangster Money by Jack H Keynes.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,741 by Carpathian.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Monday, July 7, 2025

Bewilderingly: Four Last Things by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 7, 2025 by Will Nediger.
Lil AVCX: ($) That’s What She Said by Carina da Rosa. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: It’s Like That? by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Produce An Answer (Meta) by DavyGravy.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #6 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Linguistic Relativity by erik & brooke. Online only
Puzzmo: All Over the Place (freestyle) by Adrian Johnson. Online only

Apple News: ($) Spell It Out by Marshal Herrmann. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) Whoops by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Catch My Breath, Sun. July 6, 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
The Michigan Daily: The Sunday by Alisha Gandhi. Online only
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, July 6, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, July 6, 2025 by Dan Kois.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Oligarch Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Janice Luttrell. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Elision Day by Tony Orbach. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Daniel Raymon.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, July 7, 2025 by Natan Last.
Newsday: 7/7/25 Take a Seat by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Birds of a Feather by Susan Gelfand. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Food Festival Lineup by Will Eisenberg.
The Wall Street Journal: Help! by Caroline Hand. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Kevin’s Puzzles at Home Season 10: Final hint and final week! by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Sad About Ketchup by Dylan Blok. Patreon Subscription.
Monday Fills Acrostics: Acrostic 254 by Dave Murchie.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #551: Fronts Off 8 .pdf only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,740 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Louis XIV declaration by Crosswoods.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 6, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Brand X by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Cook the Books by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: William the Conqueror by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: That’s Hilarious! by Mikey G.
Puzzmo: Getting Mischievous by jqzx. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Spare Parts (Meta) by ajk.
World of Crosswords: themeless 157 by Marya and Carla.

Apple News: ($) Challenging Puzzle by Mallory Montgomery & Zhou Zhang. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Ada Nicolle.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Where in the World? by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Catch My Breath, Sun. July 6, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
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
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, July 5, 2025 by Nate Cardin.
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: Make a Long Story Short by Gary Larson & Katie Hale. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: For My Next Number by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) You and I Must Intervene! by Steven Ginzburg. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) Escape Room by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 7/6/25 CREATURE COINAGES: Metaphorically Speaking by Mark McClain. 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 180 by Rebecca Goldstein. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Undergrowth by Jim Heane. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Clean Up by Stella Zawistowski.
Washington Post: Borderlines by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

The Browser: ($) Cryptic by Ryan Patrick Smith. Subscribe at link.
TLMB: It’s True! by The Void .pdf, online only

Azed Cryptic: 2767.
Everyman Cryptic: 4106
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Puns and Anagrams by Alex Eaton-Salners.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Autostraddle: AF+ Crossword’s Got a Real Jam Goin’ Down by Kate Hawkins.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1026: “Party at my place!” by Tim Croce, club72.wordpress.com. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
M & M Crosswords: Howdy! by Martina Waluk.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “When Seconds Count” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Pocket Squares: Can you see? by Jasper Davidoff.
Puzzmo: What’s My Age Again? by Geoffrey Schorkopf & Shannon Rapp. Online only
Reason: Novel Ideas by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: See Below for Your Mission by Rich Proulx.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kate Chin Park. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. 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: Relatively Speaking by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Walrus: Dear John Letters by Will Nediger.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by David P. Williams. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: Corporate Letterhead by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Middle 50% by Pete Muller. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Tracy Bennett.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Lester Ruff. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 179 by Amie Walker and Amanda Rafkin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Independence Day: Resurgence by Kate Chin Park.
The Wall Street Journal: How Typical! by David Alfred Bywaters. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Split Decisions 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: Labyrinth by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .pdf.

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Friday, July 4, 2025

BEQ: Cleaning One’s Plate by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Hippie Days Are Here Again by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: by Kelsey Dixon.
Halle’s Puzzles: Puzzmo #4 by Halle Pollack.
M & M Crosswords: Key Lime Pie by Martina Waluk.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #5 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Bangers by Amie Walker. Online only

Apple News: ($) Note to Self by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. 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: Sports Fan Friday by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword by Games Editor.
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
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday by Dan Kois.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Dinosaur Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
The Week: High Light Reels by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Zachary David Levy. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) At the Snow Bank by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Colin Adams.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: Two at a Time by Kevin Christian. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Former Tennis Pro by Robyn Weintraub.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Cross State Lines by Noelle Griskey. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Independence Day by Erik Agard.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Garden Variety Puzzles: Rows Garden #2 by Peter Baronowski. .pdf, .rgz only
Out Of Left Field: ($) Puzzle #275 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,738 by Imogen.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1797: Cleaning One’s Plate by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) There’s Been a Mix-up by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 3, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Dissonant Grids: the symphony series – July 1 and July 2 by owen bergstein.
Fireball: ($) Net Returns by Brian Callahan and Geoffrey Schorkopf. Subscribe at link.
Halle’s Puzzles: Themed #2 by Halle.
Jonesin’: That Light is Lit. by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #226: it’s not important (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Key Lime Pie by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 111 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Eek! A Mouse! by Stella Zawistowski. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 7/3/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
xwordswithbabka: Themeless #10 by Dan Schwartz.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Darby Ratliff. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) UK, Hon? by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Peter Wentz. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: She’s Just Gonna Judge You Again, Thurs. July 3, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Samuel A. Donaldson. 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: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 by Nate Cardin.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Candy Store Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Jake Halperin. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Unqualified by Lee Glickstein and Nancy Salomon. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Adam Wagner.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, July 3, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 7/3/25 Celebrity Shake-Up by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Math Problem by Jill Singer. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Happily Ever After (Freestyle) by K.J. Sarr.
The Wall Street Journal: Flying Colors by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 655: Pent Words 131 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,737 by Soup.
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 2, 2025

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: July 2025 Monthly Contest: “Go By” by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Is Naked in Manhattan by Emet Ozar and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) July 2, 2025 – “Smooth Turns” by Emily Biegas and Sala Wanetick. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1025: “Did you ever notice…” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 2, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: McPuzzle by Trent H. Evans.
Jeff’s Puzzles: For Brian and Sly by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: Cherry Bomb! (Meta) by DrTom.
Muller Monthly Music Meta: July MMMM: Stuffed Cabbage by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 110 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #5 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Keep ’em coming by Matthew Stock. Online only

Apple News: ($) In a Pickle by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Sleepy by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Scary Movie 2, Tues. July 1, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Road Trip by Games Editor.
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
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Wedding Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by John Kugelman. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Lives & Legacies by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Dan Caprera.
New York Times Mini: by Tracy Bennett.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: 7/2/25 in a Hurry by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Pardon Me by Aidan Deshong. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Nesting Birds by Beth Rubin.
The Wall Street Journal: No Dessert for You! by Brad Wiegmann. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Cooler Hair by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: High © by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,736 by Ariel.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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