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Friday, October 23, 2026

BEQ: You Can See Everything by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Thanks For Everything! by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #740 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Write That Down! by Freddie Cheng. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Bonmo: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Friday, October 23, 2026.
People Puzzler: He’s Woven with Love by Will Eisenberg.
Puzzmo: Journey Inward by brooke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Handcrafted Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Winston Emmons. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Katie Hoody.
New York Times Midi: Heavens to Betsy by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, October 23, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: Say That and Smile by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Jump Ahead by Dylan Schiff and Kyle Dolan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Brick Walls by Jason Reich.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Eenie, Meenie… by Mike Shenk.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 259 (10/23/26) by Conor McGall.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 131. The Tom mentioned in clues is probably Mr. Lehrer (or if not, he should be) by Māyā
Out Of Left Field: ($) #343 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,145 by Yank.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Friday, October 16, 2026

BEQ: What Are the Odds? by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Lustre On by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #733 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Two for One by Alan Levin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
AVCX+: ($) October 16, 2026 – “Key Evidence” (themeless) by Kim Alswager and Sally Hoelscher. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) Go for the Gold! by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Friday, October 16, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: She’s Entered Jane Austen’s Land by Kelsey Dixon.
Puzzmo: Short Circuit by Joe Deeney. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amie Walker. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Art of Play Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Yijing Chen. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Adam Shapiro.
New York Times Midi: Late-Stage Capitalism by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, October 16, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: Ladies Last by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Come Together by Seb Swann. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Second Thoughts by Mara Lytle and Wendy Brandes.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Waving Hello by Matt Gaffney.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/16/2026 by Michael Lenox.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 256 (10/16/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Friday, October 16 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #342 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,139 by Ramsay.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Friday, October 9, 2026

BEQ: 1st AND 10 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #726 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Untethered by Jesse Guzman. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) It’s All Relativo by Faren Roth. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 9, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: Dead Poets Society Member by Robyn Weintraub.
Puzzmo: Member of Staff by Michaela Olsáková. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rafa. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Navy Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jeremy Venook. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Nam Jin Yoon.
New York Times Midi: Middle English by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, October 9, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 10/9/26 Bag It by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Fall 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 5 by Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Hard Shell by Halperin.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Endless Discussion by Mike Shenk.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/09/2026 by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 254 (10/9/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Crossword: Starcrossed Words by Emaan Ehtasham.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #341 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,133 by Pasquale.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Friday, October 2, 2026

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: October 2026 Monthly Contest: “If I Could Just Get Things in Order…” by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
BEQ: Fishy People in the Music Biz by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ghana7crosswords: It’s Piling Up Fast! by ghana7. Online only
Apple News: ($) High Drama by Ross Trudeau & Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) October 2, 2026 – “Crazy Town” (themeless) by Kiran Pandey. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) Tic-Tac-Foe by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 2, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 2, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: Oscar-Winning Succession Sibling by Katja Brinck.
Provincetown Independent: Crossword Confidential by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Skye Club by elijah acquah. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Billionaire Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Architectual Engineering by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Norman M. Aaronson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Joe Marquez.
New York Times Midi: Endpieces by Evan Kalish.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, October 2, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 10/2/26 Art for Art’s Sake by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Playing Together by Betsy Ochester and Andrew Gutelle. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Colorful Cast of Characters by Bergstein & Rapp.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: We’ll Be Around by Matt Gaffney.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Andrew J. Ries. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 251 (10/2/26) by Monet Shum.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 1 (Mini) by Dylan Vilela.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 10/1/26 by Matthew Stock. Subscribe at link.
The Gnomon: Issue #9, October 2026 by Andy Yingst. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #340 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,127 by Budmo.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Friday, September 25, 2026

BEQ: Crossed Ends by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Apple News: ($) Fall Into Place by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) We Love to See It by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 25, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: Dixie on 9-1-1: Nashville by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Laser Canon by Boaz David Moser. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Bollywood Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: California Dreamin’ by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Rebecca Goldstein. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Rafael Musa.
New York Times Midi: A Little Something Extra by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, September 25, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 9/25/26 It’s a Gas by Zachary Edward-Brown. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Corner Lots by Val Melius. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Drawing Conclusions by Pam Klawitter.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Madame X by Mike Shenk.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/25/2025 by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 247 (9/25/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Friday, September 25 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Rows Garden Six Pack #7 by Andrew J. Ries.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #339 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,121 by Omnibus.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Friday, September 11, 2026

BEQ: Get a Whiff of This by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Acrostic #24 by Jeanne Breen.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #698 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Getting Pushy by Kareem Ayas. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) We Are Family by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 11, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: She’s Back For More ‘Practical Magic’ by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Mala Mix by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Witch Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: 50/50 by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jeff Stillman. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Robyn Weintraub.
New York Times Midi: Team Building Exercise by Nate Cardin.
New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, September 11, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 9/11/26 Not at All Eco- by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Letter Rip by Jeff Chen. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Rapid Eye Movement by Dena Verkuil.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: What Are You Waiting For? by Mike Shenk.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Andrew J. Ries. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 241 (9/11/26) by Jeffrey Broms.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Crossword Nexus: ($) Having a Laugh (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #337 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,109 by Kite.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Friday, September 4, 2026

BEQ: For Gone by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ghana7crosswords: themeless 55 by ghana7. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #691 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) First Place by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Inkblot by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 4, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: ‘Real Love’ and ‘No More Drama’ Singer by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Different Directions by vidhya. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword: MAITAI by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Kevin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Call Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: To Top It All Off by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Wendy L. Brandes. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam-Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Julian Xiao.
New York Times Midi: Three Strikes and Yer Out! by Rena Cohen.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, September 4, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 9/4/26 Hot Stuff by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Hit Me! by Matt Revis. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Break Free by Rebecca Goldstein.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: We’re Here to Help by Matt Gaffney.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 238 (9/4/26) by Jeffrey Broms.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 9/3/26 by Will Nediger. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #336 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,103 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Friday, August 28, 2026

BEQ: Degreed by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #684 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Connecting Pipes by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Changing Tops by CJ Tan. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 28, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: Revving Up a Return to Film in Matchbox: The Movie by Robyn Weintraub.
Puzzmo: Change of Place by malaika h. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Nijah Morris.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Litigation Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Tech Support by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Patti Varol. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Jack Hatchett.
New York Times Midi: Pay Up Front by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, August 28, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 8/28/26 That’s a Switch by Jay Silverman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) De-Crease by Jared Cappel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: That Doesn’t Sound Like Enough by Mike Gracyzk.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: In a Pet by Mike Shenk.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 235 (8/28/26) by Jeffrey Broms.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #335 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,097 by Yank.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Friday, August 21, 2026

BEQ: Move-Ing by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Themeless 57! by Frisco17.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #678 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Last Dance by Kevin Shustack. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) August 21, 2026 – “I Like It When You Show a Bit of Scale, Baby” (themeless) by Carina da Rosa. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) Spinning Plates by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 21, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 21, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: ‘Mexico Honey’ Country Favorite by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: Natural Attraction by Sam Brody. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Beat It by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Megan Heneke. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Adryel W. Robles Ojeda.
New York Times Midi: Hat Trick by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, August 21, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 8/21/26 Swarm on the Move by Adam Simpson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Color Mixing by Max Schlenker. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Do You Want to Build a Crossword? by Sally Hoelscher.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Your Journey Begins Now by Matt Gaffney.

The Columbia Spectator: Re-Orientation by Anna Steel.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #334 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,091 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Friday, August 14, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Thursday #890 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #22 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Apple News: ($) Men of the Cloth by Hunter Murphy. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Matthew Stock. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 14, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: Movie Musical Legend by Patrick Merrell.
Puzzmo: Something to Eat? by Max Schlenker. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Neighborhood Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Best Dresses by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Katie Hale. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Zhou Zhang.
New York Times Midi: Land of Oz by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, August 14, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 8/14/26 E Pluribus Unum by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Beginning German by Jake Halperin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Rant Bridge by Amie Walker.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Product Recall by Mike Shenk.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #333 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,085 by Pangakupu.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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