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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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Friday, August 7, 2026

BEQ: Time After Time by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosstina Aquafina: themeless no. 39 by Kelsey Dixon.
Cruciverbology: Short Circuit by Fabian Corbin.
Apple News: ($) You Spin Me Round by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) August 7, 2026 – “Character Building Experience (themeless) by Jack Hatchett. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 7, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
People Puzzler: Country Singer and 1883 Star by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Household Names by carina da rosa & DenaRobin. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Preppy Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: High Flyers by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Gali Ellenblum & Tal Wagner. 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: ($) by Jesse Cohn.
New York Times Midi: Tipping the Scales by Natan Last.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, August 7, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 8/7/26 That’s Wild by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Into the Void by Rebecca Goldstein. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Bear Down by Brian Callahan.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Of Vital Importance 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 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: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) 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: ($) AVCX Cryptic 8/6/26 by Lily Geller. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #332 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,079 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, 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.

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.

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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