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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

AVCX+: ($) August 27, 2025 “Career Pivot” by Dylan Schiff. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1041: “Have some pride!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 27, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Break Things Down by Trent H. Evans.
Jeff’s Puzzles: G’Day Mates 2 by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #234: live! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Titanic Effect (Meta) by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Midi 25 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Norah’s Puzzles: Field of Dreams (themeless) by Norah Sharpe.
Puzzmo: Good for them! by Darby Ratliff. Online only

Apple News: ($) Chain, Chain, Chain by Lucy Cohen. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Let’s Play Some 45’s, Tues. Aug. 26, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini 148 (8/27/25) by Jeffrey Broms.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Rice Thresher: Start Small by Ava McClung.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 by Nijah Morris.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Cabin Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Grand Slam by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Aaron Ullman. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Coat Check by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Mercury Records by Jeremy Horwitz. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Zhou Zhang.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 8/27/25 However Necessary by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Capital Letters by Daniel Hrynick. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tennis, Anyone? by Daniel Grinberg.
The Wall Street Journal: What Do You See? by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Challenge News by Ben Robinson Online only
Garden Variety Puzzles: Rows Garden #4 by Peter Baronowski. .pdf, .rgz only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: Fracks in Five by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,784 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

AVCX+: ($) August 20, 2025 “Rosetta Stone” by Michael Schlossberg. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1039: “You deserve a pat on the back.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 20, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: The Sound of Silence by Trent H. Evans.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Midi #3 by Jeanne Breen.
Inteltainment: Themeless #146 Feel smart. Have fun! by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Bird, Diz, and LBFF by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: What’s the Deal? (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 129 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Olio Grids: I’m Getting Tu Old for This by Brian Callahan.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #8 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Head to Toe by kangareuben. Online only
Scientific American: A Trip Down Memory Lane by Aimee Lucido.
Souvenir Puzzles: A Good Puzzle: this time, it’s acrostic (explanation within) by Nir Shtuhl.

Apple News: ($) Leading Parts by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Lost in Translation by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Friends and the City, Weds. Aug. 20, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Neville Fogarty. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 by Nijah Morris.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Horse Trainer Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Rebecca Goldstein. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Mickey Mouse Operation by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Serving Spoonerisms by Kelsey Blakley. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Victor Schmitt.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 8/20/25 by the Dozen by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Bell’s Knell by Jake Halperin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Another Trip Around the Sun (Freestyle) by Sally Hoelscher.
The Wall Street Journal: Any Given Sundae by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Cry Out “Success!” by Ben Robinson Online only
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: Untitled by Māyā
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Square Pursuit: Quiptic Pack 2025 (#52-60) by Steve Mossberg.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,778 by Yank.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

AVCX: ($) August 13, 2025 “Bar Hookups” by Matigan King. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1037: “Guilty as charged.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 13, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Let Me Repeat by Trent H. Evans.
Dissonant Grids: the symphony series: recap by Owen Bergstein.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Notre Dame by Jeanne Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: AB Positive by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: Down Block (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 126 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: A Hike in the Alps by SimonWL. Online only

Apple News: ($) Chronological Order by Kimberly DeNeve. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Nate Cardin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Playing the Dozens, Weds. Aug. 13, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Sucker Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Kaela Curry & Kevin Curry. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Human-Centric Leadership by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Not Finalized by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Jared Cappel.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: 8/13/25 Best Pict Ures by S.N.. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Faulty by Steve Jopek. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Making Partner by Zhouqin Burnikel.
The Wall Street Journal: Trick Shots by Adam Levav. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Skipping School by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,772 by Anto.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

AVCX: ($) August 6, 2025 “Work Breaks” by Paolo Pasco. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1035: “You’re a slick one!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 6, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: A Pair of Minis by Jeanne Breen.
Inteltainment: Themeless #145 Feel smart. Have fun! by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Go With the Flow by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: The Farmer’s Dog (Meta) by DrTom.
Muller Monthly Music Meta: August MMMM: Cored Progression by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 123 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Rock On by emet. Online only

Apple News: ($) W-4 by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Jared Goudsmit. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) You Spin Me Right Around Baby by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Tony Orbach. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Twist Ending, Weds. Aug. 6, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Wednesday Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Chandi Deitmer & Claire Rimkus. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Rather Iffy by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Tabloid Twosomes by Tony Orbach. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 8/6/25 Maxim-Izing by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Make Ends Meet by Dennis Mc Cartney. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: My Stars! (Freestyle) by Zachary Edward-Brown.
The Wall Street Journal: Pardon Me by Lynn Lempel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Bold Star by Ben Robinson Online only
Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptics #27 by Terry Brennan.
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,766 by Brendan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: ($) Alaskan Husky from Nome by Crosswoods.
Crossword Club: Sunday, August 03, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Come to Papa by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Gimme A Break! by Jeanne Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Streaming Tunes by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Bond’s Martini Way by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Pen Name by Mikey G.
Puzzmo: Music Players by Olivia Mitra Framke & Jess Shulman. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Winning Numbers (Meta) by DavyGravy.
World of Crosswords: Themeless 158 by Marya and Carla.

Apple News: ($) Shift Tab by Ellie Sienkiewicz. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Freestyle by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Tony Orbach. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Happy Birthday, Mr. President by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sharada Hiregange.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Slate: Slate Crossword by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini by Kavan Pawittranon.
Sporcle: Split Mammals by DragMoogle. Online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: Kinetic Exercises by Ella Dershowitz. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: July 27, 2025 – The Line King by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) Up to a Point by John Farmer. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) Heavenly Voices by Jeremy Newton.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Down You Go by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 144 by Amie Walker and Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Blind Stitch by Hanh Huynh. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Starting Pitch by Max Schlenker.
Washington Post: Uh, What? by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

The Browser: ($) Cryptic by Andy Yingst. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Cryptic by Richard Silvestri.

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Friday, August 1, 2025

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: Shh! This is a Library by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
BEQ: CROSSWORD #1805: BFFs by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Brian Gubin: Wrecking Balls by Brian Gubin.
Crossword Club: Friday, August 01, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Memorial Hall Library: Wise Words from Steven Wright by Dean Baumeister.
The New Dork Times: ($) Meet The Editor: Jim Riddle! by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #8: Lost… (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Puzzmo: Hip-Hop on Top by Frisco17. Online only

Apple News: ($) Go Team! by Chandi Deitmer. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) All Around by Kareem Ayas. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sharada Hiregange.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, July 31, 2025 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, July 31, 2025 by K. Austin Collins.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Psychosexual Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
The Week: Puzzlemania by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Kyle Beakley and David Levinson Wilk. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Info Please by Doug Peterson. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Abigail Martin.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: Summer Syllabus by Aimee Lucido.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, August 1, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: Bedspread by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: by Patrick Merrell.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) 10 + 10 by Prasanna Keshava. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Hubcaps by Jake Halperin.
The Wall Street Journal: Sending Letters by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Beneath The Surface: Cryptic #33 (mini) by Kyle Dolan.
Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptic #26 by Terry Brennan.
Out Of Left Field: ($) Puzzle #279 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #8: Lost… (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Puzzle Tome: Recipes (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Square Chase: ($) Night Out (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,762 by Brockwell.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Didn’t Go Out For Burritos by Emet Ozar and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) July 30, 2025 “AV Classic Themeless #83” by Katie Hoody. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1033: “You think you know everything, huh?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 30, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Good Times by Trent H. Evans.
Jeff’s Puzzles: G’day Mates 1 by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: Gone Girl (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 122 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Re-Post – Themed Wednesday #2 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Pirohy/Pierogi Lands by Michaela Olsáková. Online only

Apple News: ($) Playing on Shuffle by Lynn Watson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Andy Kravis. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Cinematic Tribute, Weds. July 30, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sharada Hiregange.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Hawaiian Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Dan Kammann & Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Byron Walden. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Thomas Byrne and Daniel Bodily.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 7/30/25 Square Roots by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Redefined by Sharon Kassing. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tear Down by Matthew Stock.
The Wall Street Journal: Metamorphosis by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Plea Deal by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: Fantastic Fours by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,760 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Deserves a Dubious Honor by Darby Ratliff and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) July 23, 2025: “X Ratings” by Rebecca Goldstein. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1031: “10 out of 10!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 23, 2025 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Club: Doppler Effect by Kate Chin Park.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Go Team! by Jeanne Breen.
Inteltainment: Themeless #144 Feel smart. Have fun! by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: What Are They Worth? by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: My Friend’s Place (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 118 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #7 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Calling Myself Out by Amanda Rafkin. Online only
Puzz-up: A GS Puzzle (in honor of Tom R) by Laura Taylor Kinnel.
xwordswithbabka: Leo Season 2 (Cryptic #4) by Dan Schwartz.

Apple News: ($) Family-Style Dining by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Lynn Lempel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Carey a Tune, Tues. July 22, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Mr. Worldwide by Games Editor.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Golf Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Wendy L. Brandes. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: A Bass and Two Tenors by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) The Addams Family by Bob Klahn. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Joseph Gangi.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 7/23/25 Cheese Choices by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Making an Impression by Jeffrey Martinovic. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Top Speed by Wendy L. Brandes.
The Wall Street Journal: Skywriters by Jonathan Raksin. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Naval Power by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,754 by Imogen.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

A Crossword Rose: Themeless: Cool for the Summer by acommonrose.
Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Stopped Short by Kate Hawkins and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) July 16, 2025 – “Baloney Sandwiches” by Brian Callahan. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1029: “We’re number one!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 16, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Game Changers by Trent H. Evans.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Puns, Anagrams, and General Goofiness 2 by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #228: incredible, right? (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Mixed Doubles (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 116 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: The Sound of Silence by Sala. Online only

Apple News: ($) Mixed Signos by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Jasmeet Arora. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: She’s Outstanding, Weds. July 16, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Balling Out by Games Editor.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Sam Cordes. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Alliterative People by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) “Puzzle Tov!” by Jack McInturff. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Jasin Cekinmez.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: 7/15/25 Good as New by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Alien Invasion by Sam Brody. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Why Me? by Guilherme Gilioli.
The Wall Street Journal: Getaway Plans by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Arrow Licence by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,748 by Tramp.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Is Joyful and Defiant by Darby Ratliff and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) July 9, 2025 “Fly by Night” by Sarah Butkovic. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1027: “I’d like to speak with the manager.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Cross-pollination: Dealing With It All by Leonard Williams.
Cross-pollination: Confinement by Leonard Williams.
Crossweird Puzzles: Performance Review by Dan Schwartz & Dob Olino.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 9, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Original Recipe by Kate Chin Park.
Inteltainment: Themeless #143 Feel smart. Have fun! by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Universally Admired by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: For the Birds (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 113 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #6 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Full-Bodied Tea by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only

Apple News: ($) Hold Onto That Feeling by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Steel Yourselves, Weds July 9, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: In Hot Water by Games Editor.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Island Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Gerry Wildenberg. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Arenas of Tomorrow by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) En Zone by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Desirée Penner and Jeff Sinnock.
New York Times Mini: by Tracy Bennett.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 7/9/25 in the Ballpark by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Keep It Inside by Prasanna Keshava. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Sports Cars by Aidan Deshong.
The Wall Street Journal: Slippery Slopes by Alan Siegel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Peak Fitness by Ben Robinson Online only
Cross-pollination: Cryptic F-1 by Leonard Williams.
The Crossword Centre: Solution to Current Affairs by Hedge-sparrow by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,742 by Fed.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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