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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1135: “You can keep talking” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
ghana7crosswords: themeless 53 by ghana7.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Crickets by Jeff Linder.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #655 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Bar Code by Derek Hinsey and Mark Carlson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) July 29, 2026 “Opening Wrappers” by Kevin Shustack. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 29, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: One for All and All for One by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Dining Duchess, Weds. July 29, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: She’s Filled with Solar Power by Katja Brink.
Puzzmo: Music Arrangement by kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Mini by Dan Kois.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Ithaca Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Fancy Dinner Date by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Sala Wanetick & Dena R. Verkuil. 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: ($) by Emily Biegas and Sala Wanetick.
New York Times Midi: On Tilt by Olivia Mitra Framke.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: 7/29/26 It’s Bedtime by Steven Jopek. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Themeless by August Miller and Jess Rucks. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Knives Out by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano.
Vox: Midi by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Bird Is the Word by Jay Silverman.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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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
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Cycling Illness by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: Yada Yada by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,071 by Brendan.
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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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1133 by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Gizmo’s Puzzles: 1947: Another Devilish Cryptic from Inquisitor Gizmo by Gizmo.
Inteltainment: Themeless #170 by Stella Zawistowski.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #648 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Our for the Night by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) July 22, 2026: No Half Measures by James Mattina and Bart van Merriënboer. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Crack the Case Wide Open by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Respectable in the ’80s, Weds. July 22, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: ‘Motor City’ Leading Lady by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Want Not by Stella Zawistowski. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Kaitlin Hsu.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Wayfinding Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Shannon Rapp & Will Eisenberg. 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: ($) by Rebecca Goldstein.
New York Times Midi: Higher-Ups by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 7/22/26 Above the Neck by Sanjay Rao. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) EastEnders by CJ Tan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Island Hopping by Sally Hoelscher & Olivia Mitra Framke.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: High Growth by Justin Werfel.

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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: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Nagging Scheme by Ben Robinson Online only
Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptic #32 by Terry Brennan.
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,065 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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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1131: “It’s too much to handle.” by Tim Croce .puz only
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #276: i’m baffled (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #641 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Taking a Dive by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) July 15, 2026: Glitterball by Emet Ozar. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 14, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 14, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Crossword Flow: ($) Corner Kicks by Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: It’s an Old Story, Tues. July 14, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: From Mirrorball Champ to Judge by Katja Brink.
Puzzmo: Animals in Heat by Kate Hawkins. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Kaitlin Hsu.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Ingalls Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Sesame Street Cred by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
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: ($) by Jonathan Raksin and Jeff Chen.
New York Times Midi: Close the Loop by Jeremy Newton.
New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: 7/15/26 Groups at Work by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Watch Your Step by Amanda Rafkin and Amie Walker. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tire Flip by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Mum’s the Word by Prasanna Keshava.

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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: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Pennies Saved by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Hit the Road (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.
Tales From The Cryptic: “Giga Swiftie” – a 15×15 collab with bolgat! by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,059 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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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1129: “Let’s mix it up a bit.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #169 by Stella Zawistowski.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #634 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Keep It Contained by Jeff Stillman. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) July 8, 2026 – “Remarkable Colors” by Kareem Ayas. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 8, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Break Camp by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Refilling the Tank, Weds. July 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
Muller Monthly Music Meta: July MMMM: Taken Aback by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
People Puzzler: She’s a Young Elle Woods by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Fellow Comrades by bob weisz. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by K. Austin Collins.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Freebie Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski..
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jonathon Hales. 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: ($) by Mason Hyunjin Lee.
New York Times Midi: Meet Me in the Middle by Tom McCoy.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 7/8/26 Light the Candles by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Five Senses by Joe Marangell. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Right On! by Bill Conner.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Don’t Give Up by Joe Marquez.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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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
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,053 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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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1127 by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
The Deli Counter: Mind-Body Problem by meatdaddy.
Jeff’s Puzzles: To and Fro by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #275: really something (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #630 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #629 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #628 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Weird Belief by Suzanne Oliver. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) July 1, 2026 -You’ve Got Mail by Matthew Stock. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 1, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) These B-O-O-T-S Are Made for Walking by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: You’ve Just Got to Release Me, Weds. July 1, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Grammy-winning Singer from the Bay by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: Cosmic Conflicts by Barbara & brooke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Mini by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Texas Monthly: Overgrown by Mark Axel.
Vulture 10×10: The Price-Gouging Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Mix ‘n Match by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Emily Biegas. 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: ($) by Jeffrey Martinovic.
New York Times Midi: Compliments to the Chef by Sid Sivakumar.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: Go-o-o-oal Oriented by Katie Hale and Adesina O. Koiki.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 7/1/26 Fathers of the Week by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Overgrown by Mark Axel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Stuffed Crust by Faren Roth.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Perfunctory Performance by Lynn Lempel. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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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.
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Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Beneath The Surface: Beneath The Surface Cryptic #42 (midi) by Kyle Dolan.
Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Myth Mixture by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Puzzle Tome: Them and Us (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
The Rackenfracker: Pieces of Cake by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Group Hug (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,047 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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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1126: “It’s my time to shine.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #168 by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Statistically Speaking by Jeff Linder.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #621 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Middlemarch by Rafael Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) June 24, 2026: This Is Fine by Sala Wanetick. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 24, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) You Get What You Pay For! by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: The 411 on LMM, Weds. June 24, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Model Turned Skincare Mogul by Katja Brinck.
Puzzmo: Location, Location, Location! by Vaudin Cole. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The P.I. Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano . Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Sala Wanetick & Dena R. Verkuil. 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: ($) by Kevin Curry and Zhou Zhang.
New York Times Midi: Order in the Court by Rena Cohen.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Puzzle by Rebecca Goldstein.
Newsday: 6/24/26 Last Dance by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Gas Caps by George Simpson and Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Sea Change by Max Schlenker.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Digital Divide by Bharati Hemmady & Jeff Chen. Direct link to .puz.

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Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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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
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,041 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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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1124: “What am I gonna do with you?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Jeff’s Puzzles: A “Really Good Time” by Jeff Linder.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #619 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #618 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #617 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #616 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #615 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Cooking Tips by Alex Bajcz. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) June 17, 2026: Riders on Parade by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 17, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: You Can Say That Again! Weds. June 17, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: The Original Cool Mom by Katja Brink.
Puzzmo: Seeing Double by kangareuben. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Soul Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jeanne D. Breen. 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: ($) by Jonathan Raksin.
New York Times Midi: Now You Know! by Joel Fagliano.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: 6/17/26 Preschooler’s Day by Sanjay Rao. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Hidden Asset by Hoang-Kim Vu. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Down to the Studs by Sala Wanetick.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Opposites Attract by Hunter Murphy. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily 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
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

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

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,035 by Tramp.
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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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

avalanchestyle: Wrestling Crossword by Kevin.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1122: “It’s out of my hands.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Themed #15 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Inteltainment: Themeless #167 by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: I Can’t Find My Knees by Jeff Linder.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #18 – “Om nom nom” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #607 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #243 by michael.
Apple News: ($) by Rebecca Goldstein. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. 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: June 10, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 10, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Sixty-Fiving and Thriving, Tues. June 9, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Argentinian Soccer Icon by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: I had an absolute ball by emet. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Look-alike Contest Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Aidan Deshong. 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: ($) by David J. Kahn and Ethan Quigley.
New York Times Midi: Movie Marathon by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 6/10/26 Ballgame Staff by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Burning the Candle at Both Ends by Jay Silverman. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Jawbreakers by Steve Jopek.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: A House Divided by Peter A. Collins. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily 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
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Team Crazy Cryptics: Puzzle No. 107: Play Around by teamcrazymatt. Online.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,029 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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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1120: “I see the resemblance.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crosswords by Steve: Outer Space (MIDI) by Steve Johnson.
Jeff’s Puzzles: In A Pickle by Jeff Linder.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #600 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #236 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Last Call for Beer by Alan Levin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) June 3, 2026: Jockeying for Position by Jeffrey Martinovic and William Yuan. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 3, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 3, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) Or Eight by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Funny and Frightening, Weds. June 3, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
Muller Monthly Music Meta: June MMMM: The World Is Not My Oyster by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
People Puzzler: Activated ‘Summer House’ Star by Adam Auriemma.
Puzzmo: It’s obvious I’m your number one by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Midi crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Van Life Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Shmuel Schmell. 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: ($) by Jiahe Men.
New York Times Midi: Court Appearances by Tarun Krishnamurthy.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 6/3/26 Downs With Dash by Ron Ammirante. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Next of Kin by Kevin Thompson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Ooh, It’s Going Down! by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Secret Society by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily 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
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: June ’26 by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,023 by Qaos.
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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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

APIHMinis: 🇰🇿 by Sultan Kamysbayev.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1118: “It’s a roaring good time.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #166 by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: From Start to Finish by Jeff Linder.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #593 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #229 by michael.
xwordswithbabka: Themeless #11 by Dan Schwartz.
Apple News: ($) Off Hours by Lucy Cohen. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) May 27, 2026 “Royal Mess” by Priyanka Sethy and Rajiv Sethy. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 27, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 27, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) Let’s Eat by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Vegas, Baby! Weds. May 27, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: He’s a National Treasure by Katja Brink.
Puzzmo: Finish Him! by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Deadbeat Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Sala Wanetick. 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: ($) by Dario Salvucci.
New York Times Midi: I’m Here 4 U by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Erik Agard.
Newsday: 5/27/26 Get Off the Ground by Zachary Edward-Brown. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Digital Sound by Joe DiPietro. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: GTL by Erik Agard.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Hardheaded by Marc Goldstein. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily 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
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Vicious Odour by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: The Three-Boddy Problem by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,017 by Matilda.
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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