September 2025 – Daily Crossword Links

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

BEQ: Themeless Monday #844 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Preseason Puzzle by Andrew Kingsley. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 7 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 30, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Sept. 29: Miss Her, Kiss Her, Love Her (Themeless) by Amie Walker. Subscribe at link.
The Griddy: Keep It Like A Secret by Devin McIntyre.
Hyperallergic: The Art Crossword: Impressionism Edition by Natan Last.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Gendered Geography by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: Your Local Forecast by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Banned Animals (Meta) by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 143 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Screen Name by Ada Nicolle. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #354 by Queerty.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/30/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Cheeky to Cheeky by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday by Trip Payne. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… Tues. Sept. 30, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, September 30, 2025 by Gabriel Bernick.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, September 29, 2025 by Gabriel Bernick.
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: Brew Mini: Passing by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer.
Vulture 10×10: The Belcher Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : The Great Pyramid by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Endnotes by David Sullivan. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Justin Werfel.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: 9/30/25 How to Get There by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) On Deck by Shmuel Schmell. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Fuzzy Logic by Mark Budovitch.
The Wall Street Journal: Want Fries With That? by Christopher Youngs. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.39 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: Butterfly Knife by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.5 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,813 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Monday, September 29, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 29, 2025 by Will Nediger.
Lil AVCX: ($) Change of Scenery by Carina da Rosa. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Give Me a Break by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Take It to the Next Level (Meta) by benchen71.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #17 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: The Sky’s the Limit by Adrian Johnson. Online only

Apple News: ($) Right Up My Alley by Orca Jimmy Peniston. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/29/2025 by Anna Steel.
The Columbia Spectator: Swedish stuffed menagerie by Rich Vigliotti.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Wine and Bean Pairing by Sally Hoelscher. 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 Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Rising Star, Sun. Sept. 28, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 160 (9/29/25): Countdown to Craziness 1 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, Sept. 28, 2025 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Texas Monthly: State of Confusion by Brandan Koppy.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
WashU Student Life : Old Hollywood by Naomika Raveendran.
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 Taylor Johnson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Brian Keller.
New York Times Midi: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: Monday September 29 by Will Nediger.
Newsday: 9/29/25 on Your Head by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Catch My Drift? by Tarun Krishnamurthy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Burning Questions by Zhouqin Burnikel.
The Wall Street Journal: Foul Ends by Stella Zawistowski. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Keynesian Cryptics: Butterfly Knife by Jack H Keynes.
Monday Fills Acrostics: Acrostic 260 by Dave Murchie.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #563: Word Squares: Projectors 8 .pdf only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,812 by Alia.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 5 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Crosswoods: Ohhh Mary! by Crosswoods.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 28, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Wild Animals by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
M & M Crosswords: Aardwolf Alert! by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Pick Six by Mikey G.
Puzzmo: Sounds Like Rain by Stella Zawistowski. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Smooth Sailing (Meta) by Wendy Walker.

Apple News: ($) Can You Repeat That? by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Rafael Musa.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/28/2025 by Olivia Barbieri.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) X Marks the Spot by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday by Nate Cardin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Rising Star, Sun. Sept. 28, 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, Sept. 27, 2025 by Nate Cardin.
Sporcle: On High Authority by grinchy. Online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: GAME CHANGERS by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: September 28, 2025 – A Little This-a, A Little That-a by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) Be More Specific by Lee Glickstein. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) Central Perk by Rich Katz.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: 9/28/25 CENTER SPREADS: For You to Connect 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 152 by Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: “Stop the Presses!” by Michael Schlossberg. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Spicing Things Up by Adrian Johnson.
Washington Post: Elements of Style by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

The Browser: ($) Cryptic 240 by Bryant White. Subscribe at link.

Everyman Cryptic: 4119.
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Cryptic Crossword by Fred Piscop.

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 4 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Club 72: Freestyle 1049: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
The Griddy: Sweet Potato by Devin McIntyre.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Going Underground by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #238.5: there’s no other option (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “Free Refill” by Will Nediger (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
The New Dork Times: Mini 142 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Musical Callbacks by Enrique. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #353 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #352 by Queerty.
Reason: Paleo Pal by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Lettermen by Danish Abdi.
Trash Panda Puzzles: The Spiritual Journey of a Night Owl (Themeless) by Jason “Jac” Crabtree

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Will Angel Chen Miller. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini by Anna Steel.
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: Smartypants Saturday by Lynn Lempel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhoupin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword by Lara Choy.
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: Above and Beyond by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: AI Reimagining by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Walrus: Listening to our Bodies by Emma Lawson.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Doug Peterson & Samuel A. Donaldson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Gold Diggers by Edward Alch. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Adrian Johnson and Christina Iverson.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by David P. Williams. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 191 by Ryan Mathiason. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Slumber Party (Freestyle) by Mark Valdez.
The Wall Street Journal: The Nuclear Option by Zachary David Levy. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Darren’s Puzzles: Cryptic 2025-09 by Darren Miller.
Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptics #27 by Terry Brennan.
TLMB: Awkward Pauses (Mev #14) by The Void .pdf, online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) A-Z Cryptic 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: Double or Nothing by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .pdf.

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Friday, September 26, 2025

BEQ: Halfbacks by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 3 by Piyush Garodia & Carter Otis.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 26, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #15, 9/26/25 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: The G8 (with Assorted Interests and WordNerdBird!) by Frisco17.
The Griddy: Lacroix, Sweetie, Lacroix by Devin McIntyre.
M & M Crosswords: Can’t Buy Me Love by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Midi 27 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: I Make a Mean Cup by Neville Fogarty. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #351 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #350 by Queerty.
seaon’s puzzles: Midisonal #1 – Straight Bars by seaon.

Apple News: ($) Unaltered, Altered by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Niche Theme Friday: Stone Cold Journalism by Rich Vigliotti.
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: Sports Fan Friday by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, September 25, 2025 by Kate Pollot.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 159 (9/26/25) by Monet Shum.
Fordham Observer: Friday, September 26 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
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, Sept. 25, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 by Adrianne Baik.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Revolutionary Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Because I’m Happy by Rena Cohen.
The Week: Drawing Big Crowds by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Ariana Borut. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Middleweights by Lynn Lempel. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Larry Snyder.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: Friday, September 26 by Molly Cowger.
Newsday: 9/26/25 See 15-Across by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Hand of the King by Patrick Merrell.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Line of Inquiry by Suzanne Oliver. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tail End (Yet Again) by Sally Hoelscher & Jess Rucks.
The Wall Street Journal: Animal Sounds by Matt Gaffney. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Crossword Nexus: ($) Glad-Handing (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #287 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,810 by Pangakupu.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 2 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Workplace Bias by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 25, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Fireball: ($) Vwllss Crsswrd 14 by Frnk Lng. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Seasons Change by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 141 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Eat, Prey, Love by DenaRobin. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #349 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 9/25/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kareem Ayas. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/25/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Last on the List by Stella Zawistowski. 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 Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Dawson’s Sneak, Weds. Sept. 24, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Bonnie L. Gentry. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Thursday, September 25 (Mini) by Ana Winston.
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: Monumental by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The School Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Communication is Key by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Rebecca Goldstein. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Henry Hook. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Jesse Goldberg.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, September 25, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 9/25/25 Spicy Stuff by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Internal Clock by Billy Ouska. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tail End by Sally Hoelscher & Jess Rucks.
The Wall Street Journal: Heady Stuff by Jill Singer. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Acrostic #5 by Andrew J. Ries.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,809 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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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

AVCX+: ($) September 24, 2025, Stress Relief by Hanh Huynh. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis –1 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Club 72: Freestyle 1048: “It’s not that big a deal.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 24, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Attention Spans by Trent H. Evans.
The Griddy: My Son Is Also Named by Devin McIntyre.
Jeff’s Puzzles: AFRICA by Jeff Linder.
lost for xwords: Spiral #19 “Don’t Die a Critic” by August Miller.
MEOW: The Meow’s Cat (Meta) by DavyGravy.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #10 – “Block Party” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Astrological Ram-ifications by Priyanka Sethy & Rajiv Sethy. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #348 by Queerty.
Tuff Crosswords: International Waters (25×24 Themeless) by David Tuffs.

Apple News: ($) Big Finish by Amanda Winters. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by . News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/24/2025 by Rich Vigliotti.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Crash by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Andrea Carla Michaels and Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Dawson’s Sneak, Weds. Sept. 24, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Field Day by Miguel Tsang.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 158 (9/24/25) by Jeffrey Broms.
Fordham Observer: Crossword: I Think The Apple’s Crossing Right To The Core by Damian Grove.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, September 24 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
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: 50/50 by Patrick Shukis.
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Dwight Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Breaking News by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Ricky J. Sirois. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Lives Well Led by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Jerry-Built by Lynn Lempel. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Peter A. Collins.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 24, 2025 by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 9/24/25 Everyday Day by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Times Are Changing by Sean Ziebarth. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Airport Terminals by Adrianne Baik & Aidan Deshong.
The Wall Street Journal: Whistling a Tune by Kaela Curry & Kevin Curry. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

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

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,808 by Harpo.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

BEQ: Themeless Monday #843 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: 93. Disorientation Week (O-Issue) by Eli Lowe.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 23, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Sept. 22: Going Places by Hanh Huynh. Subscribe at link.
The Griddy: Lipstick Lover by Devin McIntyre.
The Griddy: Humbling, Bumbling, Stumbling by Devin McIntyre.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Track Records by Jeanne Breen.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #238: speak up! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: Look! Up in the Sky! by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others (Meta) by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 140 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Poppy Puzzles: poppy themeless #2 by maddy ziegler.
Puzzmo: Selected Works by Rob Dubbin. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #347 by Queerty.

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The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/23/2025 by Olivia Barbieri.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Bear Fruit by Rebecca Moore. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: He’ll Be Back, Tues., Sept. 23, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, September 23, 2025 by Kate Pollot.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, September 23 (Mini) by Ana Winston.
Fordham Observer: Monday, September 22 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
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: American Pie by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer.
Vulture 10×10: The Desert Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Shana Tova by Jocelyn Reed.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Ben Zimmer. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) “Hey! That’s Mine!” by Matt Ginsberg. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Jacob Stulberg.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: 9/23/25 Card Quartet by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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Universal: ($) Shut It by Alexander Liebeskind. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Is It Casual Now? by Amanda Rafkin.
The Wall Street Journal: Conversation Pieces by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.38 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: Nature Red by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) crushword spiral by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.4 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,807 by Philistine.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Monday, September 22, 2025

Bewilderingly: The World’s Most Cornery Crossword by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 22, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
The Griddy: No Merlot! by Devin McIntyre.
Lil AVCX: ($) Something from Nothing by Katie Hoody. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Short Shot by Martina Waluk.
Monday Fills: Themeless 143 by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Concentration (Meta) by Capn Rick.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #16 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Leave your love and longing by brooke. Online only

Apple News: ($) Pic Sixes by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/22/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
The Columbia Spectator: Eye on the prize by Ananya Govindarajan.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/21/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Dually Noted by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday by Tony Orbach. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: The Spirit of 75, Sun. Sept. 21, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, September 22, 2025 by Crossword Editor.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini 157 (9/22/25) by Emily Lutzker.
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, Sept. 21, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
WashU Student Life : Something’s Brewing by Naomika Raveendran.
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 Robert E. L. Morris. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) A Horse of a Different Color by Alan Olschwang. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Dena R. Verkuil and Andrea Carla Michaels.
New York Times Midi: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, September 22, 2025 by Natan Last.
Newsday: 9/22/25 Sports Sites by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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Universal: ($) Killer Performance by Drew Schmenner. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Split Payment by Kareem Ayas.
The Wall Street Journal: Child’s Play by Hal Moore. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Marching Bands #11.12 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #562: Flower Power 9 .pdf only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

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The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,806 by Vulcan.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Ohh Behive by Crosswoods.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 21, 2025 by Trent H. Evans.
The Griddy: Damn Daniel! by Devin McIntyre.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Themeless Challenger by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 112 by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #237.5: run that back? (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Short Shot by Martina Waluk.
Puzzmo: Do you remember hearing that? by tearecs. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Fourth Man Out (Meta) by Darth.
xwordmaxxing: september 20 by Adrianne Baik.

Apple News: ($) Music Genres by Chandi Deitmer. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Elliot Caroll & Erik Agard.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/20/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Street Singers by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday by Jared Goudsmit. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: The Spirit of 75, Sun. Sept. 21, 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
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 by Nate Cardin.
Sporcle: Sense of Direction by TomT143. Online only
WashU Student Life : The Behind the Scenes Crossword by Alex Nickel and Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? by Katy Steinmetz & Rich Katz. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: September 21, 2025 – Anagram Antics by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) Gimme a Break! by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 9/21/25 WESTERN WORDS: Let’s Ride, Pardner by Gary M. Larson. Online .pdf
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Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 151 by Chandi Deitmer. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: “End of Discussion!” by Sala Wanetick. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: I Guess I Never Got the Memo (Freestyle) by Amie Walker.
Washington Post: Capital Gains by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

1Across: 16C – SpurTed by Sceptic Cryptic. .pdf, online.
The Browser: ($) Cryptic by Keshav Sriram. Subscribe at link.
Garden Variety Puzzles: Rows Garden #5 by Peter Baronowski. .pdf, .rgz only

Azed Cryptic: 2767
Everyman Cryptic: 4106
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New York Times Variety: ($) Acrostic by David Balton and Jane Stewart.

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