Month: August 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 31, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Gone Girl by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Midi #4 by Jeanne Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Before and After 3 – EGOT, HR, TV by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #234.5: what are the odds! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Wishy-Washy by Martina Waluk.
Marquee Grids: Fate brought us here (themeless) by MARQUEE.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #900 — Saturday, August 30th, 2025 — Go Figure (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Survival Kit by swimtime. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Power Punch (Meta) by Chris Barbee.

Apple News: ($) Star Trek by Jonathan Raskin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Jared Goudsmit. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Katie Hoody.
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: Sunday Funday by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Stars in the Stands, Sun. Aug. 31, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
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
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Sporcle: Split Mammals by Drag Moogle. Online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: GET THE BALL ROLLING by Amie Walker & Wendy L. Brandes. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: August 31, 2025 – Tons o Puns by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) A Man of Character by Danny J. Rooney.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: 8/31/25 B4 NOW: With a Befitting Letter Repeating by Billie Truitt. 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 148 by Adrian Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Mind Your Manors by Dylan Schiff. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Backwaters by Dan Hrynick.
Washington Post: A Way With Words by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

AVCX+: ($) Whirlpool by Alex-Eaton Salners. Subscribe at link.
The Browser: ($) Cryptic #236  by Andy Yingst. Subscribe at link.

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 Sam Ezersky.

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A Crossword Rose: Trouble Brewing by acommonrose.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1042: “What a ball of energy!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
Pun Of A Kind: You’re Such a Square by Mikey G.
Puzzmo: I’m Working Out a Couple of Bugs by Brian Callahan. Online only
Reason: Right to Rock by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Take a Letter by Prasanna Keshava.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Hannah Slovut-Einertson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Colorful Taste by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
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
Morning Brew: If I Only Had… by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: Stop Being a Hero by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Walrus: Nothing Compares by The Walrus.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Brian Callahan & Matthew Luter. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: We Got the Beat by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) “Don’t Be So Negative!” by Pete Mitchell. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Maddy Ziegler.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
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 187 by Tarun Krishnamurthy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Top Down by Noelle Griskey.
The Wall Street Journal: Extreme Happiness by Sean Ziebarth. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

The Crossword Centre: September 2025 Sucker? by Bufo by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Taceo’s Little Puzzle Shed: Bite-sized cryptic #6: High Heat by tktktk. .pdf, online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Back to School 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: Marching Bands by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .pdf.

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BEQ: CROSSWORD #1813: Underfunded by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 29, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Echser’s Xwords: Butterball (Themed, 15×15) by Echser.
juxta-quoze: digipak by quajaxz.
M & M Crosswords: Green River by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) The New Dork Times Is Going FREE! by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: That’s Appealing by Alex Eaton-Salners. Online only

Apple News: ($) Coin Toss by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. 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: Sports Fan Friday by Adesina O. Koiki. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Beth Rubin. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini 149 (8/29/25) by Jeffrey Broms.
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 Mini: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 by Nate Cardin.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Divorce Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Club Fair by Rena Cohen.
The Week: Sporty Over 40 by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
California Mini Crossword: Mini Puzzle by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Los Angeles Times: by Jeffrey Martinovic. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Animal Pairs by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Jesse Cohn.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, August 29, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 8/29/25 Free Friday by Prasanna Keshava. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Survey Says He’s the Host with the Most by Steph Spadaccini.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Silence, Please! by Guilherme Gilioli. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Kicks Back by Ryan Mathiason.
The Wall Street Journal: Leadoff Double by Matt Gaffney. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

koha xw: Four Word Clues #15 by koha.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #283 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,786 by Kite.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Sole Purposes by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 28, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Fully Freehand Fhemeless #2 by Frisco17.
Jonesin’: “Let Us Splay”–two from the top. by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 131 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Color Scale by zuckylee. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 8/28/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Real Puzzling Stuff: Drops of Color (Themed, 8/27/25) by Ryan Patrick Smith.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kavin Pawittranon. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. 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: Top 40 Thursday by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Everything Has Changed, Weds. Aug. 27, 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: Turntable by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 by Kameron Austin Collins.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Magical Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Looking for Treasure by Molly Levitt.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Sala Wanetick & Emily Biegas. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Go to the Head of the Line by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Joel Woodford.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, August 28, 2025 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 8/28/25 Redundancies by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Drawing Conclusions by Daniel Grinberg. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Superstar(t) by Emma Oxford.
The Wall Street Journal: Backtalk by Ayesha Agarwal. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Marching Bands #9 by Andrew J. Ries.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 663: Touchword 33 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Rows Garden #3 by Jeanne Breen.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,785 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.

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AVCX+: ($) August 27, 2025  “Career Pivot” by Dylan Schiff. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1041: “Have some pride!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 27, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Break Things Down by Trent H. Evans.
Jeff’s Puzzles: G’Day Mates 2 by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #234: live! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Titanic Effect (Meta) by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Midi 25 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Norah’s Puzzles: Field of Dreams (themeless) by Norah Sharpe.
Puzzmo: Good for them! by Darby Ratliff. Online only

Apple News: ($) Chain, Chain, Chain by Lucy Cohen. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. 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 David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Let’s Play Some 45’s, Tues. Aug. 26, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini 148 (8/27/25) by Jeffrey Broms.
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 Rice Thresher: Start Small by Ava McClung.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 by Nijah Morris.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Cabin Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Grand Slam by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Aaron Ullman. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Coat Check by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Mercury Records by Jeremy Horwitz. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Zhou Zhang.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 8/27/25 However Necessary by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Capital Letters by Daniel Hrynick. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tennis, Anyone? by Daniel Grinberg.
The Wall Street Journal: What Do You See? by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Challenge News by Ben Robinson Online only
Garden Variety Puzzles: Rows Garden #4 by Peter Baronowski. .pdf, .rgz only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: Fracks in Five by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,784 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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BEQ: CROSSWORD #1812: Themeless Monday by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 26, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Aug. 25: Out Of Office Again (Themeless) by Evan Mulvihill. Subscribe at link.
Jeff’s Puzzles: G’Day Mates 2 by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: I Like You by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Join Forces (Meta) by Phil Chow and benchen71.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 130 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: a little 2 on the nose by bewilderingly. Online only

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Josh Knapp. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Sound It Out! by Tarun Krishnamurthy. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday by Tracy Bennett. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Let’s Play Some 45’s, Tues. Aug. 26, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, August 25, 2025 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
Morning Brew: Wicked Witch by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 by Dan Kois.
Vox: by Juilana Tringali Golden.
Vulture 10×10: The Open Marriage Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Fun in the Sun! by Naomika Raveendran and Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Susan Gelfand. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Switcheroo by Jim Page. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: 8/26/25 Leak Prevention by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic. Online only
Universal: ($) Split Ends by Stella Zawistowski. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Early Risers by Stella Zawistowski.
The Wall Street Journal: What’s New? by Kevin Christian & Andrea Carla Michaels. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Crossword Nexus: ($) Change for the Better (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.34 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,783 by Vlad.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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A Crossword Rose: Themeless: So Random by acommonrose.
BEQ: CROSSWORD #1812: Themeless Monday by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Bewilderingly: Freestyle 20 by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 25, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Fully Freehand Fhemeless #1 by Frisco17.
Lil AVCX: ($) Chosen Family by Terry Sun. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Pest Control by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Margin Trend Analysis (Meta) by Darth.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #13 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: The Droids You’re Looking For by Joe Deeney. Online only
Souvenir Puzzles: Mini Quartet: The Cycle Continues by Nir Shtuhl.

Apple News: ($) News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Give Him a Big Hand! Mon. Aug. 25, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Neville Fogarty. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini 147 (8/25/25) by Jeffrey Broms.
Duke Chronicle: Mini 146 (8/25/25) by Jeffrey Broms.
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 Crossword: Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer.
Vulture 10×10: The Espresso Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Show Me The Ropes by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Brent Sverdloff. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Ryan Mathiason.
New York Times Midi: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, August 25, 2025 – Monoculture by Mollie Cowger and Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 8/25/25/Pizza Toppings by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic. Online only
Universal: ($) Lay Down Your Sword! by Drew Schmenner. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: One Step at a Time by Kareem Ayas.
The Wall Street Journal: Matchups by Gary Cee. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

1Across: Rebus by Mathrix. .pdf, online.
BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Marching Bands #11.10 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Darren’s Puzzles: Cryptic 2025-08 by Darren Miller.
koha xw: Cryptic mini #94 “thrash metal” by nate.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #558: Sunburst 7 .pdf only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,782 by Vulcan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Jar Jar’s podracing friend by Crosswoods.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 24, 2025 by Ada Nicolle.
The Hub Crossword: ($) “D” End by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 110 by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: No Apparent Reason by Martina Waluk.
MarqueeGrids: Something like that (themeless) by Joe Marquez.
Pun Of A Kind: Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad by Mikey G.
Puzzmo: “Star Wars” alternate endings by erik. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Brit Coin Hunt (Meta) by Darth.

Apple News: ($) Twin Set by Rebecca Goldstein. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Matthew Stock.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Park It by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Decades Later, Sun. Aug. 24, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
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
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Sporcle: Banana Ball by giveupyet. Online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: SHIP BUILDING by Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: August 24, 2025 – House Detective by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) The First Shall Be Last by Kelsey Blakley. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) Mixed Company by Michael Lieberman.
New York Times Mini: by Tracy Bennett.
Newsday: 8/24/25 GAME ON: With a Box and/or Board 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 147 by Adrian Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: 2 Funny by Tom Pepper and Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: O Captain! My Captain! by Rebecca Goldstein.
Washington Post: Quite the Contrary by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

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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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1040: “Working up a sweat.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
David Alfred Bywaters: Close with Clothes by David Alfred Bywaters.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #899 — “Gone Fishin’” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Bonus Puzzle: Midi 24 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Norah’s Puzzles: Grocery Games by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Virgo’s Groove by Matthew Stock. Online only
Reason: Keep It Voluntary by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Phoenix Rising by Bryant White.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Hoang-Kim Vu. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
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: Smartypants Saturday by Lynn Lempel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
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
Morning Brew: Spell It Out by Jack Murtagh.
The Walrus: Ours to Discover by Ada Nicolle.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Matthew Stock & Willa Angel Chen Miller. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: Cover Letters by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) King Me! by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Ryan Judge.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Byron Walden. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 186 by Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Vibe Shift by Amanda Rafkin.
The Wall Street Journal: Fit for the Job by Alexander Liebeskind. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Pathfinder 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: Boxes by Jess Shulman & Andy Yingst. Direct link to .pdf.

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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