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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1141: “It just moves the needle.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #172 by Stella Zawistowski.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #676 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Plant-Based Meats by Zhou Zhang. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) August 19, 2026: Fully Here by Matthew Luter. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) Skip, Skip by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 19, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Clown Around by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: Full Grid, Weds. Aug. 19, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Puzzler by Katja Brink.
Puzzmo: Roasting Techniques by katie hoody. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Tim Croce.
Slate: Mini by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Getaway Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Fruit Basket by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Max Schlenker. 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: ($) by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Midi: Frankly Speaking by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 8/19/26 Boxing Day by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Following Instruction by Prasanna Keshava. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: In Fact by Matthew Stock.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: On The Corner by Kelly Richardson.

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

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Mad Invention by Ben Robinson Online only
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 125. “He’s held back by Abdullah Reg Orrison” (Channel 123) by Māyā
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 30,089 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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Sunday, August 16, 2026

7 down: Ring Them Bills by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Cross-pollination: Primary Care by Leonard Williams.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Colorful Characters by Jeanne D. Breen.
M & M Crosswords: Medicinally Speaking by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Sorry, Wrong Number by Mikey G.
Apple News: ($) It’s Not That Deep by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Erica Hsiung Wojcik; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Siblings Come First by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 16, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 16, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Daily Beast: He’s Here to Serve, Sun. Aug. 16, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Summer Blockbusters by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Provincetown Independent: At the Deep Sea Disco by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Financial Matters by Mikey G. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword : Supercool by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: L. A. Times, Sun, Aug 16, 2026 – “THREE’S COMPANY” by Rich Katz. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: August 16 , 2026 – Gang of Fours by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Take the Edge Off by Sam Brody.
New York Times Midi: Put a Tent on This Circus! by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 8/16/26 LAST OF ALL: Before Moving On by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 195 by Rafael Musa and Rebecca Goldstein. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Acting Different by Daniel Grinberg. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Gift Guide by Pam Klawitter.
Washington Post: Get Back on the Road by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: How They Crumble 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
TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

Negroni’s Cocktails: August Cocktail: The Good Life by Negroni. Patreon subscription.
Redhead64: ANSWERS: Fronts Off 9 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Puzzle 30 (Rows Garden) by Juliana Tringali Golden. .pdf.

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Spiral by Will Shortz.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1139: “Get your head together.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #281: just the hits (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Apple News: ($) Intermission by Daniel Hrynick. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by . News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Let’s Take a Wild Ride by Kate Jensen and Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 12, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: The Kid in the Hall, Weds. Aug. 12, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta: Handpicked for the Role II by DrTom.
People Puzzler: Reality Star and Beauty Entrepreneur by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Smol Boi by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by Dan Kois.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Final Girl Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Vulture 10×10: The Love Me Not Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Backward Compatibility by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Erik Agard. 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: ($) by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Midi: Mic Drop by Nate Cardin.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, August 12, 2026 by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: 8/12/26 Below the Hip by Steve Jopek. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Split Down the Middle by Daniel Hrynick. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Dynamic Duos by Katja Brinck and Will Eisenberg.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Imagine Dragons by Steve Jopek.

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 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: Blame Investors by Ben Robinson Online only
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 124. The Shed crossword No.6 by Māyā (Issue 128, Aug-Sep 2026) by Māyā
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 30,083 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, August 5, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1137: “That’s crazy talk!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #171 by Stella Zawistowski.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #280: you should pick it up (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #667 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #666 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Rank and File by Nate Biehn. 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: August 5, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Club: Odd Numbers by Trent H. Evans.
Daily Beast: Big Star, Small Screen, Weds. Aug. 5, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta: On a Roll by DrTom.
Muller Monthly Music Meta: August MMMM: Reimagined by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
People Puzzler: Seven Time Super Bowl Champ by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Frosted Farewell by kangareuben. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amie Walker. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Tim Croce.
Slate: Mini by Kaitlin Hsu.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Richmond Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by John Lieb.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Avery Katz & Aaron Gee. 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: ($) by Daniel Bodily.
New York Times Midi: Close But No Cigar by Rena Cohen.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 8/5/26 Nothing to Wear by Zachary Edward-Brown. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Turn of Phrase by Ricky Sirois. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Markdowns by Matthew Luter.
Vox: Daily Puzzle by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Hollywood Ending by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz.

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 Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
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: Holy Rave 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 30,077 by Omnibus.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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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
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 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.

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 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.

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 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
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday App Store | Google Play
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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.
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The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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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.

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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
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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.

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: 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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