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Sunday, May 10, 2026

7 down: dammit, janet by 7down.
APIHMinis: PHILIPPINES MENTIONED by Paolo Pasco.
avalanchestyle: Wrestling Crossword by Kevin.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ghana7crosswords: Coming Full Circle by ghana7.
M & M Crosswords: I Can’t Think of Nothin’ Else by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: I Forgot Who’s Playing by Mikey G.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #213 by michael.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #212 by michael.
Apple News: ($) What Goes Around by Tal Wagner and Gali Ellenblum. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Rachel Fabi; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 10, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) King and Queen by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: It’s Her Day, Sun. May 10, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Mocking Birds by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Helicopter Constructing by Madeline Kaplan & Deborahlipson. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: GARDEN VARIETY by Katie Hale. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: May 10, 2026 – Feel Better Now? by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Come Full Circle by Rachel Fabi and Adam Wagner.
New York Times Midi: Born in the USA by Joel Fagliano.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 5/10/26 PLAY DAY: Intermission Optional by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Hue Zoo by Drag Moogle. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 183 by Hannah Slovut-Einertson. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Double Take by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: “Want Some Company?” (Freestyle) by Amie Walker.
Washington Post: Black Spots by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

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YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

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Monday, May 4, 2026

APIHMinis: Word Play by Elliot Caroll.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: In the Water by Crosswoods.
ghana7crosswords: Hiding in the Tall Grass by ghana7.
Pair-o-Ducks: Split Ends by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #50 – “Money Money Money!” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #570 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #206 by michael.
Apple News: ($) French Open by Jess Rucks. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: 5/4 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis
The Chicago Maroon: It Was Always Burning by Noah Sodickson.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 4, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Starring Ladies by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Palme d’Or, Sun. May 3, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Dumpster Divers by Madison Shultz. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: French Films by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: He Feels the Need for Speed by Katja Brinck.
Puzzmo: *heavy sigh* (freestyle) by maddy ziegler. Online only
Puzzmo: State of Play by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Farm Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Janice Luttrell. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Now Showing: Best Picture Oscar Winners by Fred Sabanella. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Kate Schutzengel.
New York Times Midi: The Call of the Wild by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: May 4 by Brooke Husic.
Newsday: 5/4/26 Souvenir Shop by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Upwardly Mobile by Robert E.L. Morris. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Sounds Like a Party by Rebecca Goldstein.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: High Class by Kevin Curry. Direct link to .puz.

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

Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Horny, Bearded Types by Will Nediger. Patreon Subscription.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #594: Helter Skelter 10 .pdf only
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Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,997 by Dice.
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Sunday, May 3, 2026

These Puzzles Fund Abortion 6 is in its final month and halfway to the goal of $50,000. The recommended donation is $25, and donations of $50+ will get you all 123 TPFA puzzles created since 2021!

7 down: Four for a Dime by 7down.
APIHMinis: Itadakimasu! by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Gridlocked: ($) Bring On the May Flowers by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Who Can Go the Distance? by Martina Waluk.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: That’s Whack! (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #569 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #205 by michael.
World of Crosswords: themeless 167 by Marya and Carla.
Apple News: ($) The Ties that Bind by Katherine Irvine, Theodore Krebs, and Mike Krebs. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by August Miller; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 3, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) And Stay Out! by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Palme d’Or, Sun. May 3, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Eye Strain by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Above It All by Michaela Olsáková. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: PERIODIC UPDATES by Ben Wildman-Tobriner & Shaun Phillips. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: May 3, 2026 – Trait Names by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) What Are the Odds? by Mark Diehl.
New York Times Midi: Pivoting to Video by Paolo Pasco.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: 5/3/26 THE THIRD OF MAY: A Timely Topic, Sort Of by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Radio Communication by HPGirl. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 182 by Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Meeting Places by Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mixed Breeds by Joe Rodini.
Washington Post: It’s All Relatives by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

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Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: by Joe Rodini
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Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
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Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
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Monday, April 27, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Artemis II by Crosswoods.
ghana7crosswords: themeless 48 by ghana7.
Pair-o-Ducks: Initial Here by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #49 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #563 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #199 by michael.
Apple News: ($) All Bark and no Bite by Wendy L. Brandes. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. 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: April 27, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: What a Tangled Web We Weave, Mon. April 27, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Huge Spoilers by Kim Alswager. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Local Language by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Reigning Queen of Movie Magic by Neville Fogarty.
Puzzmo: Elements of Flight by kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, April 26, 2026 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, April 26, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Chilean Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Patti Varol. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Divine Intervention by Joon Pahk. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Neville Fogarty.
New York Times Midi: Keep It Moving by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: April 27 by Will Nediger.
Newsday: 4/27/26 on a Camping Trip by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Facial Expressions by Caryn Robbins. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: “The Door’s Always Open!” (Freestyle) by Adrian Johnson.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Bouncing Ball by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.

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Redhead64: PUZZLE #593: Deck It Out 11 .pdf only
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Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,991 by Vulcan.
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Sunday, April 26, 2026

7 down: morning star by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Donuts and Hams by Martina Waluk.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #198 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Pest Control by Kelvin Zhou. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Alexandra Doumani and Adrian Johnson.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 26, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Safe Inside by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Gloved and Beloved by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Too Good to Be True by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #934 — Saturday, April 25th, 2026 — “Stay Cool” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Messenger Dudes by Katherine Morayati. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, April 25, 2026 by Nijah Morris.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: A River Runs Through It by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: April 26, 2026 – Flights of Fancy by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Pick-Me-Ups by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Well-Suited by Rebecca Goldstein.
New York Times Midi: Bye-Bye! by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Auto Focus by Gary M. Larson. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Power of Ten by Double Blooper. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 181 by Matthew Stock. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Part of Speech by George Simpson and Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: On the Market by Sala Wanetick.
Washington Post: Inside Track by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

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Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
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Monday, April 20, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Chicken Farmer by Crosswoods.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #265.5: any ideas? (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Olio Grids: ACPT Logo Puzzles by Brian Callahan, Heather McIntire Stanger, Jess Rucks & Jess Shulman, Katja Brinck, Matthew Luter, Olivia Mitra Framke, Sally Hoelscher, Terry Sun, and Zoey Foley.
Pair-o-Ducks: Twice Baked by Pair O Ducks.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #192 by michael.
zerofiftyone: “Foundation Course” 🎓 (2026/04/20) by Ben Wilson.
Apple News: ($) Mouth Holes by Kiran Pandey. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 20, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Sounds Like a You Problem by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Happy 4/20, Mon. April 20, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) I Literally Mean It! by Kate Jensen. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Themeless 149 by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Our World’s Most Beautiful Cover Star by Steph Spadaccini.
Puzzmo: Protein Packed by Emily Biegas. Online only
Puzzmo: Stick Shift by magistra & erik. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Scientific American: Hot Stuff by Aimee Lucido.
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by leo tsai. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, April 19, 2026 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, April 19, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Moon Puzzle by Malaika Handa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Doug Peterson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Embodiment of Nature by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Freddie Cheng.
New York Times Midi: Has the Last Laugh by Tarun Krishnamurthy.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: April 20 by Kameron Austin Collins.
Newsday: 4/20/26 Places to Live by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Minitheme by Will Nediger. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Flip One’s Lid by Beth Rubin & Will Nediger.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Burning Question by Ryan J. Gallagher. Direct link to .puz.

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Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 227 (4/20/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Monday, April 20 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: Super Bros by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Mutant Turtle’s Head by Dylan Blok. Patreon Subscription.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #592: Link-Letters 15 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,985 by Philistine.
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Sunday, April 19, 2026

7 down: check, one, two by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Themeless 4/18/26 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: History Is Not Inevitable by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Some People by Martina Waluk.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: Fantastic Beasts (Meta) by Philip Chow.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday (Sunday) #48 – “I Literally Love Them!”, Volume 4 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #556 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #191 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Let Me Explain by Derek Hinsey. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin and Amie Walker; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 19, 2026 by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Causing a Commotion, Sun. April 19, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Scrap Heap by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Dirty Dishes by DenaRobin. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, April 18, 2026 by Nijah Morris.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: SUPERMARKET SWEEP by Adam Landau. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: April 19, 2026 – A Dog’s Life by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Which Way Am I Going? by Matt Ginsberg and Pete Muller. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Nuclear Fusion by Michael Lieberman.
New York Times Midi: Into Thin Air by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: 4/19/26 WHAT’S NEW: Recent Dictionary Arrivals by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Clockwork by BorezU. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 180 by Adrian Johnson and Alexandra Doumani. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Squared Up by Dylan Schiff. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Totality (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
Washington Post: The Crowd Goes Wild by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

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Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 116. Press-ent and incorrect? by Māyā
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Monday, April 6, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Sax by Crosswoods.
Pair-o-Ducks: Eggs Change Words by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #46 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #178 by michael.
Apple News: ($) GTA III by Rafa Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 6, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: The Show Must Go On, Mon. April 6, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Stroke of Genius by Zoey Foley. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Sea Change by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: ‘Lush Life’ Singer by Will Eisenberg.
Puzzmo: README (freestyle) by madeline kaplan. Online only
Puzzmo: Mixtape by kelly. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, April 5, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, April 5, 2026 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Gilead Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jodi Davenport. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Bakin’ Bits by Tom Heilman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by John Ewbank.
New York Times Midi: Language of Origin by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: Overdrive by Kareem Ayas.
Newsday: 4/6/26 Helmet Wearers by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Inside Information by Beth Rubin and Will Nediger. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Climbing Wall by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Toggle Switches by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 219 (4/6/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: Fanny Flutters by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Outside the Fox – Triple Crown Fox Derby #6 (April 6-19, 2026) – Touchword by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
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Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,973 by Brendan.
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Sunday, April 5, 2026

7 down: never gonna stop by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Vegetarian Grammarian by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #263.5: cool again (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Jammin’ Until the Break of Dawn by Martina Waluk.
Midis for Minnesota: Let’s Play Two by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: The Voice: I Want You (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #542 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #541 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #177 by michael.
World of Crosswords: themeless 166 by Marya and Carla.
Apple News: ($) Business Card by Samir Reddigari. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Erik Agard and Enrique Henestroza Anguiano; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 5, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) What’s Up by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: ‘Thirtysomeone’ Thurs. April 2, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Criss Cross by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: wake up babe by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
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Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday, April 4, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: MAKE SOME NOISE by Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: March 29, 2026 – My Explosive Career by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Double Creatures by Justin Smith. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Badvertising by Samuel A. Donaldson.
New York Times Midi: Slanted Views by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
Newsday: 4/5/26 YOU WIN: For Various Accomplishments by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Hello, Sailor by pibble. Online only
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 7 by Brian Callahan and Matthew Luter. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Mega Freestyle 4 by Adrian Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Winston Emmons.
Washington Post: Turn of Phrase by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

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koha xw: It’s a Bust! by koha.
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Monday, March 30, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Firework without the Fire by Crosswoods.
M & M Crosswords: Amy or Tina by Martina Waluk.
Pair-o-Ducks: Use Your Noodle by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #45 – Story Of The Year by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #535 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #171 by michael.
xwordswithbabka: Parks and Reputation by Dan Schwartz.
Apple News: ($) Show Me the Money! by Gus Bloxham. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 30, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Going 65, Sun. March 29, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Love Finds a Way… or Doesn’t by Keegan Edgar. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Nice Flag! by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
Puzzmo: Butt Double by Alex Eaton-Salners. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, March 29, 2026 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, March 29, 2026 by K. Austin Collins.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Math Puzzle by Malaika Handa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Michael B. Berg & Brian Callahan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Shuffle the Deck by Joe DiPietro. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Gary Cee.
New York Times Midi: De-tails by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz.
New York Times Mini: by Tracy Bennett.
The New Yorker: March 30 by Anna Shechtman.
Newsday: 3/30/26 Walking at Work by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 1 by Willa Angel Chen Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Apres-Ski by Li Ding.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Get a Move On! by Sam Buchbinder. Direct link to .puz.

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Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 216 (3/30/26) by Emily Lutzker.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Monday, March 30 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
WashU Student Life: Jamón Ibérico by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Redhead64: PUZZLE #589: Loopy Links 3 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,967 by Vulcan.
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