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Friday, July 31, 2026

BEQ: I Need Space by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: I’ll Have Anagrams on the Side by Jeff Linder.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #657 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Lab Animal by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 31, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Hot Water by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: 6-Time Oscar Nominee by Robyn Weintraub.
Puzzmo: birding by the water in may by Jo. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Mini by K. Austin Collins.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Babydoll Music Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Meet Your Match by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Betsy Ochester & Andrew Gutelle. 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: ($) by Rafael Musa.
New York Times Midi: Make It Count by Paolo Pasco.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, July 31, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 7/31/26 Crunch Time by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Summer 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 5 by Kareem Ayas and Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Funny Story
Vox: by Andrew J. Reis
The Wall Street Journal: Double-Header 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 Mark McClain. 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.

The Crossword Centre: August 2026 Uncommon Sense by Vagans by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Out Of Left Field: ($) #331 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,073 by Brockwell.
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, July 24, 2026

BEQ: “Drinks All Around!” by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #650 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Noodle Spots by Bhupunn Ingpalangsrikul. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) July 24, 2026 – “Everything’s All Mixed Up” (themeless) – by Anna Harkins. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 24, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Scott McMahon. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Crikey! She Knows Crocs! by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Weather Balloon by bob weisz. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The I Do Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Vulture 10×10: The Midsummer Classic Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: What’s Your Number? by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Kelsey Dixon & Sarah Sinclair. 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: ($) by Geoffrey Schorkopf.
New York Times Midi: Kinda Sorta by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, July 24, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 7/24/26 Get Wise by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Beast Mode by Max Schlenker. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Ends on a Positive Note by Zhouqin Burnikel & Naomi Zahavi.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Passions Run Deep by Matt Gaffney.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #330 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,067 by Imogen.
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, July 17, 2026

BEQ: Yer Joking by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #643 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Thirst Traps by Namita Shashidhar and Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 17, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 16, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 17, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 16, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) Dunno, Sounds Fake to Me by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Khaki King from Down Under by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: What a Relief! by Onefin. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The WC Cuties Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Double Life by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Alex Rossell Hayes & Brian Callahan. 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: ($) by Coz Berlin.
New York Times Midi: Taking Care of Business by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, July 17, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 7/17/26 Before and After by Alan Levin. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Mind the Gap by Joseph Avdek. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Plate Spinning by Rebecca Goldstein.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Pitch In 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 Patti Varol. 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: ($) #329 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,061 by Vlad.
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, July 10, 2026

BEQ: Goode People by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: The Dark Side of Cute by Jack Scherban.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #21 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #636 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Chow Down by Benjamin Panico. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) July 10, 2026 – “Three Body Problem” (themeless) by Bhupunn Ingpalangsrikul. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 10, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 10, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Former Dillon Panthers Cheerleader by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: To Play or Not to Play by .. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mine by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Green Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Fill Me In by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Mike Peluso. 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: ($) by Willa Angel Chen Miller.
New York Times Midi: Web Hits by Erik Agard.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 7/10/26 Unwet by Ron Ammirante. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) From Coast to Coast by Zachary Schiff. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Forever Vibes (Freestyle) by Elijah Acquah.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Let’s Change Places (contest) 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 Brad Wilber. 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.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 7/9/26 by Kyle Dolan. Subscribe at link.
The Crossword Centre: Crossword News July 2026 by Derek Harrison .pdf only
The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #328 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,055 by Brockwell.
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, June 12, 2026

A Crossword Rose: I just wanna get to know ya (themeless) by Rose Sloan.
BEQ: Unsound Alikes by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #609 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #245 by michael.
Apple News: ($) by Max Schlenker. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) June 12, 2026 – “Burn the Midnight Oil” (themeless) by Kareem Ayas. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 12, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 11, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Flow: ($) Fun at Heart by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Spicy Pisces with a New Album by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Show Me the Way by karenlurie. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Mini by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Humming Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Emma Oxford. 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: ($) by Amanda Winters.
New York Times Midi: Step Up to the Plate by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker Mini: by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 6/12/26 Swim Team by Zachary Edward-Brown. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Risin’ Action by Alan Levin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Break a Leg by Beth Rubin.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Backing the Odds by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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
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: ($) AVCX Cryptic 6/11/26 by Bob Weisz. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #324 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,031 by Harpo.
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, May 22, 2026

APIHMinis: SEAsia vibes by Daryl Sng.
BEQ: What Th– by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #588 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #224 by michael.
theek hai puzzles: MOVE FAST AND BREAK THINGS (NYT REJECT) by Tarun Krishnamurthy.
Apple News: ($) Walk This Way by Kevin Thompson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 22, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 22, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) You Can Dance, You Can Jive by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #8, 5/22/26 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
People Puzzler: On The Roam Host by Patrick Merrell.
Puzzmo: What Did You Say? by Selbor. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Shoplifting Puzzle by Malaika handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by David P. Williams. 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: ($) by Gene Louise De Vera.
New York Times Midi: Happy Little Trees by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 5/22/26 Out of Shapes by Alan Levin. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) What a Snooze by Desiree Penner and Jeff Sinnock. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Pole Dancing by Sally Hoelscher & Olivia Mitra Framke.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Mark My Words by Matt Gaffney. Direct link to .puz.

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
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: ($) #321 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tales From The Cryptic: God’s Answer to “No Way!” by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,013 by Brockwell.
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, May 15, 2026

APIHMinis: ($) Black-White-Green-Red by Alexandra Doumani.
BEQ: All Toyed Up by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Deli Counter: Fruit Basket by meatdaddy69420.
M & M Crosswords: Much Obliged by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #581 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #217 by michael.
Souvenir Puzzles: Someone send this to Will Anderson (Valid Scrabble #1) by Nir Shtuhl.
Apple News: ($) Looks Here! by Ingrid Steffensen. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) May 15, 2026 – “Get Ready!” (themeless) – by Hannah Slovut-Einertson. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 15, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 15, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Back and Forth and Around and Around by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: He’s Hotter Than a Fever by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Swim Class by bob weisz & Will Eisenberg. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: SlateCrossword by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: SlateMini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Twin Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jeffrey Wechsler. 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: ($) by Maddy Ziegler.
New York Times Midi: Full of Life by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 5/15/26 of Presto & Pesto by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Rocky III by Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mixed Media by Joe Rodini.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Prep Work by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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
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: ($) AVCX Cryptic 5/14/26 by Doug Peterson. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #320 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #E: Flight Patterns (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) #106 (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,007 by Fed.
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, May 8, 2026

APIHMinis: Dinner and a Movie by Adrienne Baik. Online only
BEQ: Breakfast Box by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
crocswords: Expanding the Frontiers by Clev Cong.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #574 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #210 by michael.
Apple News: ($) W Puzzle by Matthew Sherman. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 8, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Common State by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Pioneering 4-Time Emmy Nominee by Robyn Weintraub.
Puzzmo: Growing Up by Adam J Sperling. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: What If I Told You I’m a Mastermind? by Stella Zawistowski.
Vulture 10×10: The Briar Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Winner Takes All by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Joel Woodford. 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 Sun: ($) Where It’s At by Seth A. Abel. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Rafael Musa and Geoffrey Schorkopf.
New York Times Midi: Going Down Stairs by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 5/8/26 Think Sharp by Jay Silverman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Noodling Around by Jim Heane. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Back Office by Lynn K. Watson.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Before the Second Half by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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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
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Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
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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: ($) #319 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,001 by Omnibus.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Friday, May 1, 2026

APIH Minis: Month of Neigh by May Huang.
BEQ: Badge File by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Brian Gubin: Themed # 170 – That’s Funny by Brian Gubin.
Cross-pollination: “The lady doth protest too much, methinks” by Leonard Williams.
JKL Crosswords: The Measure of a Man by Jesse Lansner.
Memorial Hall Library: Lesser-Known Collective Nouns by Dean
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #5: TV’s Three’s (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #567 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #203 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Stirring the Pot by Joe Marquez. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) May 1, 2026 – “Omnishamble Amble” (themeless) – by Jess Rucks and Geoffrey Schorkopf. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 1, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Jack Black’s Biggest Fan by Patrick Merrell.
Princeton Alumni Weekly: Princeton’s Jeopardy! Champs by Stella Zawistowski.
Puzzmo: Happy Together by Brian Callahan. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Texas Monthly: May 1, 2026 by Texas Monthly.
Vulture 10×10: The That’s All Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Track Star by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by John Michael Currie. 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 Sun: ($) Suitable Emotion by Curtis Yee. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Rena Cohen.
New York Times Midi: “April Showers Bring …” by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: “My Life Was Saved by Rock ‘N’ Roll” by Jeff Tweedy and Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 5/2/26 Both of Us by Ron Ammirante. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) End of the Tunnel by Anthony Gisonda. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Pack Your Bags by Matthew Luter.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Mayday! by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. 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: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 4/30/26 by Shannon Rapp & Will Eisenberg. Subscribe at link.
Beneath The Surface: Corrections (Beneath The Surface Cryptic #40) by Kyle Dolan.
The Crossword Centre: May 2026 Adorns Anew by Yimin by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Out Of Left Field: ($) #318 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #5: TV’s Three’s (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Puzzle Tome: 4-Letter Word Celebration (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) #105 Split Decisions (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,995 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Friday, April 24, 2026

BEQ: Inner Reflection by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Themeless 4/23/26 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 127 by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #266: kudos (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #18 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #560 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #196 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Culinary Artists by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 24, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Stir-Fry by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Beautiful Tomb Raider by Will Eisenberg.
Puzzmo: S is for Super! by Willa. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, April 23, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, April 23, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Bad Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Greetings, Earthlings by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by James Mattina. 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 Sun: ($) Warrior by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Andrew Spooner.
New York Times Midi: Hide Your Tears by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: Capital Letters by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Quite So by Jeffrey Wechsler. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Red Rocks by Amanda Rafkin & Amie Walker.
Vox: by Andrew J. Reis.
The Wall Street Journal: Double Features by Matt Gaffney. Direct link to .puz.

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Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. 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.

Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 117. Stout creation? by Māyā
Out Of Left Field: ($) #317 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,989 by Ix.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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