AVCX+: ($) December 26, 2025 – “Escape the Evil X” (contest crossword) – by Kim Alswager and John Kugelman. Subscribe at link.
BEQ: Rocking Around the Christmas Tree by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: December 26, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Half-Baked Puzzles: Puzzle #111: Tough Stuff (with Rafael Musa) by Will Eisenberg.
Luckystreak Xwords: a very luckystreak year in review: 2025 edition by Ada Nicolle.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: A Very Meowy Christmas by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Alt Carbs by Sala. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #445 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #444 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #77 by michael.

Apple News: ($) Study Group by David Litman. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
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: Sports Fan Friday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Lightning & Thunder Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Joe Rodini. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Andrew Spooner.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: Friday, Dec. 26 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 12/26/25 Door Openers by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Oscar Winner Playing ‘He-Man’ Villain by Adam Auriemma.
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
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Uplifting Words by CJ Tan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Boxing Day by Lee Taylor.
The Wall Street Journal: Keeping Time by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Six Pack #4 by Andrew J. Ries.
Crossword Nexus: ($) #70 Keep the Spirit (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #300 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Out of Left Field: ($) Big Event by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,887 by Enigmatist.
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: ($) Christmas Team Members by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: December 25, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Jonesin’: The Other Way by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Happy 100th, Dad! by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Holiday Midi! by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Two Hops This Time by Amie Walker. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #443 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 12/25/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Southern Crosswords: themeless #13 by michael.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #76 by michael.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Alice Liang. News+ Subscription Required
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Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
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Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: A Well-Played Match, Weds. Dec. 24, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 by Kaitlin Hsu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Paddle Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Katie Hale. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Throw in the Vowel by Gary Steinmehl. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Sam Ezersky.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Holiday Mini Crossword: Thursday, December 25, 2025 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 12/25/25 Late-Night Nickname by C.J. Tan. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Switch-Hitters by Daniel Hrynick. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: O Tannenbaum by Kate Hawkins.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Cryptic #36 – “Christmas Acrosses” by Andrew J. Ries.
AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 12/25/25 by Steve Mossberg. Subscribe at link.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 680: Pent Words 136 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 101. From “The Shed” issue 124 by Māyā
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 100. From “The Shed” Issue 123 by Māyā
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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AVCX: ($) December 24, 2025 “Don’t Lose Your Head” by Aimee Lucido. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1074: “I wouldn’t be so sure.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: December 24, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: City Walls by Trent H. Evans.
Crossworthy: Jingle All The Way by May Huang & Kevin Trickey
Inteltainment: Themeless #155 by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Two for Tuesday – Cryptic by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
Muller Monthly Music Meta: 2025 Mega-Meta: Don’t Lose That Number by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
Puzzmo: It’s like sweater weather but add a parka by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #442 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #441 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #75 by michael.

Apple News: ($) 3X2 by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Billboard: by Stella Zawistowski.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Mangia! by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: A Well-Played Match, Weds. Dec. 24, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
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, Dec. 23, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 by Adrianne Baik.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Snake Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Leslie Young. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Sprechen Sie Deutsch? by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Repast Tense by Kevin George. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Ella Dershowitz.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: Holiday Crossword by Will Nediger.
Newsday: 12/24/25 Airborne Octet by S.N.. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: She Made You Look by Adam Auriemma.
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: ($) Oh, Joy! by Zachary Edward-Brown. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Reindeer Games by Olivia Mitra Framke & K.J. Sarr.
The Wall Street Journal: A Night In by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Club Beast by Ben Robinson Online only
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 99. Inspired by Hadie Mart @CostcoRiceBag by Māyā.
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: Pirate, Pirate, Gardener by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,886 by Pangakupu.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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BEQ: Themeless Monday #856 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: December 23, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Cruciverbology: Interval Train-ing by Elise Corbin.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Dec. 22: Spinning Tops by Rebecca Goldstein and Rachel Fabi. Subscribe at link.
Forever Cozart: Themeless #5 by Connor Angelo Denney.
Lil AVCX: ($) I Can’t See the Author for the Spelling Errors by Carina da Rosa. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 237 by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Nautilus Puzzles: Uber Ultra by Ben Tolkin.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Holiday Mini! by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Spice Girls by kangareuben. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #440 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #439 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #74 by michael.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Willa Angel Chen Miller. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Billboard: by Stella Zawistowski.
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: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: How Sweet It Is by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: House-sitter by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 by Nate Cardin.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
Vulture 10×10: The Service Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Alan Olschwang. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Hard Stuff by Justin Smith. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Nathan Hale.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Holiday Crossword: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 by Anna Shechtman.
Newsday: Getting Better by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Album Cover by Tarun Krishnamurthy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Stocking Stuffers by Sam Brody.
The Wall Street Journal: Base Fare by Adam Vincent. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Darren’s Puzzles: Cryptic 2025-12: Cryptic Cathedral by Darren Miller.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.51 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Samet’s Cryptic Present (with gordianTangle!) by Frisco17.
Keynesian Cryptics: Mystery Meat by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.17 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,885 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: December 22, 2025 by Will Nediger.
Lil AVCX: ($) Can you just pretend I’m not here? by Katie Hoody. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Average Puzzle by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #30 – “High Voltage” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Thing Explainer by flingstop. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #438 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #73 by michael.
zinna bun: :milky_way: by zinna bun.

Apple News: ($) I/O Direction by Claire Rimkus. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) We’re Goin’ Up, Up, Up by Katja Brinck. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Angela Kinsella Olson. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 by John Hawksley.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 by Kaitlin Hsu.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
Vulture 10×10: The Puck Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Rena Cohen. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) And for You, Monsieur? by David J. Kahn. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Suzanne Oliver.
New York Times Midi: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: 2025 in Language by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: Hotel Room by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: She ‘Made You Look’ by Adam Auriemma.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Correctamundo! by Carly Schuna. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Open Seas by Amie Walker & Brian Callahan.
The Wall Street Journal: Building Blocks by Jeff Jerome & Andrea Carla Michaels. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Monday Fills Acrostics: Acrostic 266 by Dave Murchie.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #575: More Christmas Presents .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,884 by Alia.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: December 21, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Dia de los Muertos by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Midi #8 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Things Could Be Traverse by Jeff Linder.
Just Gridding: See You in July by Rachel Fabi.
M & M Crosswords: A Little Bit More by Martina Waluk.
Puzzmo: Rocky Road by kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #72 by michael.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta

Apple News: ($) Deprogrammed by Daniel Grinberg. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Erik Agard and Amanda Rafkin.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Fringe Festival by Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: That’s Not How I Remember It by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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, Dec. 20, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Sporcle: The Disney Princesses by giveupyet. Online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Scott Hogan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: December 21, 2025 – New England-Style Chatter 2 by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) Honor Roles by Gary Steinmehl. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Present Time by David Kwong.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Tis the Season by Stan Newman. 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 164 by Matthew Luter. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Branches Off by Jared Goudsmit. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Rapid Rise by Tom Pepper & Zhouqin Burnikel.
Washington Post: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

The Browser: ($) Cryptic 252 by Will Nediger. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden. Purchase at link.

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
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 & Anagrams by Alex Eaton-Salners.

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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

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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

Our annual fundraiser is officially underway! Puzzles from our talented team are now being sent to donors. If you’ve donated and don’t see your puzzles by tomorrow morning, just email us at crosswordlinks@gmail.com or leave a comment in the notes on your PayPal or Venmo transaction.

There’s still time to join in! The fundraiser runs through the end of the year, so celebrate the start of 2026 with nine fresh crosswords. Click here to learn more!

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1073: “Love you to bits.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #144: Eight Arms To Hold You (feat Quiara!) by Alex Boisvert
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #916 – “Just Add Water” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 176 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Pun Of A Kind: First Signs of Growth by Mikey G.
Puzzmo: Misleading Minerals by Michaela Olsáková. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #437 by Queerty.
Reason: Unhappy Holidays by Stella Zawistowski.
Scientific American: Pointing South by Aimee Lucido.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #71 by michael.
Spyscape: Form a Bond by Daniel Grinberg.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by CJ Tan. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
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: Smartypants Saturday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Peace and Quiet by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: “I Would Like to Speak to the Manger!” by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Walrus: Change My Mind by Emma Lawson.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Rafael Musa. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: Happy 2026! by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Oscar-Winning Double Features by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Robert S. Gard.
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 203 by Willa Angel Chen Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Chaotic Good by K.J. Sarr.
The Wall Street Journal: In For a Bad Spell by Mark MacLachlan. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Super Sixes 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
Gemelo Cryptic: Cryptic
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
WSJ Variety: Alternation by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .pdf.

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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

 

BEQ: Night Lights by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Swing Sets by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: December 19, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Puzzmo: Celestial Phenomena by Katherine Morayati. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #436 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #435 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #70 by michael.

Apple News: ($) Lead Article by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Billboard: Christmas Rappin’ by Stella Zawistowski.
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 App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Friday, December 19 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 by Nijah Morris.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Neytiri Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Samantha Podos Nowak. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) M.S. for Movie Stars by Randolph Ross. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Hemant Mehta.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: Leading Questions by Adam Simpson. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Stand-Up and 30 Rock Star by Robyn Weintraub.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Holding Periods by Val Melius. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Stuck in the Middle With You by Kareem Ayas.
The Wall Street Journal: Breaking News by Matt Gaffney. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

The Gnomon: A small change to billing by Andy Yingst. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #299 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,882 by Kite.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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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

We’ve kicked off our 2025 year-end fundraiser, featuring nine puzzles! Learn more here. Your support last year helped make our new Constructor Spotlights possible, and donations this year will help cover site costs while recognizing the many volunteer hours that keep the site running. Thank you for supporting Daily Crossword Links and everyone who makes it possible!

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: Showing Some Skin by Jack Scherban.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Identifying Mark by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: December 18, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Jonesin’: The Freemix by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: A Miracle Occurred by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 175 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Listen to This! by Terry Sun & Shannon Rapp. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #434 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 12/18/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #69 by michael.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Ryan Judge. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Na Na Na by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: And the Broadcaster Is… by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Thursday, December 18 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Molasses by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Trio Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Rebecca Goldstein. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Byron Walden. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Joseph Gangi.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Begin in the Middle by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Trivial Answers by CJ Tan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Rendezvous (Freestyle) by Willa Angel Chen Miller.
The Wall Street Journal: Afterthoughts by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 679: Codewords 32 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #L: “Numbered Steps” (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,881 by Paul.
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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Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

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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

 

AVCX+: ($) December 17, 2025: “Tracking Number” by Emily Biegas and Sala Wanetick. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1072: “Don’t lift a finger.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: December 17, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Green Energy by Trent H. Evans.
The Griddy: The Royal Wee by Devin McIntyre.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Money and Show by Jeff Linder.
juxta-quoze: XXXO, XXXXXXXO by juxtaquoze.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #250: i’m so there (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
Puzzmo: High/low by bob weisz. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #433 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #432 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crossword mini #68 by michael.

Apple News: ($) Play Rough by Amie Walker and Amanda Rafkin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Billboard: Tone Colors by Adam Aaronson.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) ezpz by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: The Big 5-0 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, December 17 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 by Adrianne Baik.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Caroling Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Adam Shapiro. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Slip Cover by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Pucker Up by Justin Smith. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Gary Larson and Doug Peterson.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Top Class by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Dr. Meredith Gray by Shannon Rapp.
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: ($) One in Five by Mike Graczyk. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Bedhead by Max Schlenker.
The Wall Street Journal: Scaling Up by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Ranting Maiden by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,880 by Imogen.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

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