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Sunday, June 28, 2026

7 down: skip to the end by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 132 by Jeffs Puzzles.
M & M Crosswords: Balderdash by Martina Waluk.
Marquee Grids: There You Are! by MARQUEE.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: What Does It Mean? (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Apple News: ($) Shattering Records by Shannon Rapp & Will Eisenberg. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Dan Schwartz; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 28, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) Rising Sun by Rebecca Moore. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Funny and a Hundy, Sun. June 28, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Playing by Ear by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #943 — Saturday, June 27th, 2026 — “Opening Kickoff” by Mike Graczyk. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Light Metal by kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
Slate: June 28 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: June 28 mini by Dan Kois.
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: WRITE-UPS by Emet Ozar. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: June 28, 2026 – Altar’d States by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Down in the Valley by Rebecca Goldstein and Christina Iverson.
New York Times Midi: Falling Feline by Jeremy Newton.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 6/28/26 PARCHMENT PROLOGUE: In Five Parts by S.N.. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: World Cup 2026 by loesje11. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 189 by Amie Walker. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Bearing Fruit by Bob Weisz and Zachary Edward-Brown. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Making Ends Meet by Glenn Cook.
Washington Post: On the Bright Side by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: 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.

Quirky Cryptics: Happy Pride by Faddy.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden. Purchase at link.

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

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Monday, June 22, 2026

Another Crossword: Cherry on Topical by Adam Isaacson.
Bewilderingly: My Voice Without the Lies by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: At the World Cup by Crosswoods.
Pair-o-Ducks: Sea Ya Later! by Lydia Roth & Christina Bodensiek (w. Philip Chow)
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #57 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Apple News: ($) In and Out by Ginny Too. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 22, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: The Hottest Movies, Mon. June 22, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Time to Reflect by Madison Shultz. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Common Shares by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Model Turned Skin Care Mogul by Katja Brinck.
Puzzmo: Comedic Bits by Madison Shultz. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: June 21 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: June 22 (mini) by Kavin Pawittranon.
Slate: June 22 (midi) by Ben Zimmer.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Early Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
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 Robbie Cottom. 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: ($) by Victoria Fernandez Grande.
New York Times Midi: Seedy Business by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: June 22 by Brooke Husic.
Newsday: 6/22/26 Wood Around the House by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Shredded Cheese by Eric G. Berman. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: On Reflection … by Brian Callahan.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Share and Share Alike by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Westweird 2026 by Cryptic Crossweird editors Momes, Dob Olino, & Bob Weisz. Patreon Subscription.
Mental Judo: A Cryptic Blog (11): Players in California with Kaye Brown by joeadultman
Redhead64: PUZZLE #601: All Four One 2 .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 30,039 by Vulcan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Sunday, June 21, 2026

7 down: the public eye by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Feed the Zombies by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: X Marks It by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Drawing Boundaries by Mikey G.
Apple News: ($) Cut It Out! by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Brian Callahan and Carina da Rosa; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 21, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) StackZ by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: You Say It’s Your Birthday, Sun. June 21, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Wide Body by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Claw Game by bob weisz. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. 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: M&M’S by Jeffrey Diton & 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: June 21, 2026 – Initial Reaction by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Big Draw by Hannah Slovut-Einertson.
New York Times Midi: Dad Jokes by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 5/21/26 LOTS OF DOUGH: But Not Spendable by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Look Up! by pibble. Online only
Universal: ($) Stepdad by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Space Out by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Pop In by Amie Walker.
Washington Post: Themeless No. 28 by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: 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.

Garden Variety Puzzles: Rows Garden #12 by Peter Baronowski. .pdf, .rgz only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden. Purchase at link.

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Marching Bands by Joel Fagliano.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #881 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Curiosities: This Puzzle Could Turn Your Stomach by Faren Roth.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: When Stars Collide (16 x 15) by Jeanne Breen.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle 272.5: wait, huuuhhhh? (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 262 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #614 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #613 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #249 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 16, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Scott McMahon. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Soap Star, Tues. June 16, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, June 15: I Need Some Space by Patrick Maher. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Lose Yourself by Coz Berlin. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Genesis by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Oceanside by Shannon Rapp & Will Eisenberg. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Mini by Kiran Pandey.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Soul Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Vulture 10×10: The Fake Movie Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Vulture 10×10: The Foodfluencer Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Vulture 10×10: The Gilead Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Vulture 10×10: The Batman, I Mean Bateman, Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Vulture 10×10: The Roomie Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Vulture 10×10: The Champions Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Daniel Hrynick. 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: ($) by Brad Lively.
New York Times Midi: Stock Characters by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: June 16 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: 6/16/26 Fiction Foursome by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Travel Advisory by Joe Rodini. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Running the Gauntlet by Amanda Rafkin.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Picture of Health by Fred Raker & Jeremy Lieberman. Direct link to .puz.

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Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 250 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
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.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.24 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.40 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,034 by Vlad.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Monday, June 8, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Body Doubles by Crosswoods.
lost for xwords: Crossword #151 – Over a Flame by August Miller.
Pair-o-Ducks: Bring Your “A” Game by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #55 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #241 by michael.
Apple News: ($) by Daniel Hrynick. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 8, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) You Rock My World! by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: On Broadway, Mon. June 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Clue: The Whodunit That Depends on How You Do It by Kate Jensen. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Groupthink by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Portuguese Soccer Legend by Katja Brinck.
Puzzmo: Mind-Body Care by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Pet Names by k.j. sarr. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Villa 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 Times: ($) by Tom McCoy.
New York Times Midi: Adieu AEIOU by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: June 8 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 6/8/26 Shake It by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Out of Fashion by Joe Rodini. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Brewed Awakening (Freestyle) by Zachary Edward-Brown.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Sad to Say by Lynn Lempel. Direct link to .puz.

Redhead64: PUZZLE #599: Gryptics 10 .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 30,027 by Vulcan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Sunday, June 7, 2026

7 down: thanks for coming by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Themed #14 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 130 by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: You You by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Grade Inflation by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #605 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #604 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #240 by michael.
Westwords: Westwords 2026 Preview Puzzle by Rebecca Goldstein. Register at link to access
World of Crosswords: themeless 168 by Marya and Carla.
Apple News: ($) by Tarun Krishnamurthy & Jeffrey Martinovic. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Zaineb Akbar; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 7, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Summer Clothes by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: He Has a Particular Set of Skills, Sun. June 7, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Three of a Kind by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Dinner Is Served by helen chen. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. 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: FIVE STARS by Ricky J. Sirois. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: June 7, 2026 – Way Out of Africa by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Split Seconds by Adam Wagner and Simeon Seigel.
New York Times Midi: Color Codes by Sid Sivakumar.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 6/7/26 IT’S ABOUT TIME: Explained at 121-Across by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 187 by Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Short List by Rebecca Goldstein. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Make the Bed by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Washington Post: Split Seconds by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

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Daily POP Crosswords: by Samuel A. Donaldson. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: 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.

Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptic #32 by Terry Brennan.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden. Purchase at link.

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

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Monday, June 1, 2026

APIHMinis: ($) we’re in the snack zone, baby! by annie sun liu.
Bewilderingly: Freestyle 24 by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Loss of Green by Crosswoods.
Cruciverbology: Clanker Free Zone (midi) + updates by Fabian Corbin.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Themeless 56! by Frisco17.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Themeless Challenger by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Memorial Hall Library: Questionable Collective Nouns
Pair-o-Ducks: Connect Four by Pair O Ducks.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #6: “Where Can I Ring Up?” (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #54 – “Encore!” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #598 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #234 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Keg Stand by Amanda Rafkin and Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 1, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) In the Jungle You Must Wait… by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Go Ahead, Make His Day, Sun. May 31, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Vibe Shift by Faren Roth. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Go Figure by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: “Activated” Summer House Star by Adam Auriemma.
Princeton Alumni Weekly: Gathering History by Stella Zawistowski.
Puzzmo: Mind-Body Care by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Call Your Fam by Faren Roth. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Texas Monthly: All Stars by Brandon Koppy.
Vulture 10×10: The Therapist Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
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 Katie Hale. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Kenneth Cortes.
New York Times Midi: The Perfect Score Doesn’t Exi– by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: … And the Rest is Drag by Christina Iverson and Biana Del Rio.
The New Yorker: June 1 by Natan Last.
Newsday: 6/1/26 Big-Room Buildings by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Head of the Class by Billy Ouska. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Hightail It by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Final Notice by Andrea Carla Michaels. Direct link to .puz.

Beneath The Surface: Beneath The Surface Cryptic #41 (midi) by Kyle Dolan.
The Crossword Centre: June 2026 Replace by Curmudgeon by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Cryptic Crossweird: ($) A Thousand and Two Hugs by Richard Allen. Patreon Subscription.
Darren’s Puzzles: Cryptic 2026-05 by Darren Miller.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Acrostic #18 by Jeanne Breen.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #6: “Where Can I Ring Up?” (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Puzzle Tome: June 2026: Marilyn (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #598: Mini-Marching Bands 9 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Butt Out(Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,021 by Budmo.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Sunday, May 31, 2026

7 down: who sung the song? by 7down.
APIHMinis: Subject Tù Cháng’é by Chauncey Lo.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Yes I Can by Jeff Linder.
lost for xwords: Crossword #150 – “Alas, I Cannot Sing” (Themeless) by August Miller.
M & M Crosswords: Significant Other by Martina Waluk.
M & M Crosswords: Team Grid May26 by Martina Waluk.
Phil’s Crossword Corner: Fill the Grid and My Heart (Meta) by Philip Chow.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #233 by michael.
Apple News: ($) by Joe Marquez. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Zachary Edward-Brown; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 31, 2026 by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Sales Pitch, Thurs. May 28, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #939 — Saturday, May 30th, 2026 — “Move It Along” by Mike Graczyk (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Don’t Spill Our Future by owen bergstein. 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: L. A. Times, Sun, May 31, 2026 – “HARDLY RIGHT” by Samuel A. Donaldson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: May 31, 2026 – King Kong School by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Target Practice by Jeffrey Martinovic and Evan Park.
New York Times Midi: Is This a Joke to You? by Paolo Pasco.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: 5/31/26 FAMOUS BEINGS: For Which the Title Is a Subtle Hint by S.N.. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: 90s Toys and Games by blinxbcr. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 186 by Amie Walker. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Ryan Mathiason. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: 24/7 Coverage (Freestyle) by Matthew Stock.
Washington Post: After-School Activities by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: by Joe Rodini
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PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

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Monday, May 25, 2026

APIHMinis: by Chandi Deitmer.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: Mom! We’re Doing An Initiation! by Jack Scherban.
Crosswoods: Several Animal Sidekicks by Crosswoods.
lost for xwords: Crossword #149 – Splashdown by August Miller.
Pair-o-Ducks: That Settles That by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #53 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #227 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Soft Opening by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. 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: May 25, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Fifty and Nifty, Mon. May 26, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Second Helpings by Zoey Foley. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Themeless 150 by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: He’s a National Treasure by Katja Brinck.
Puzzmo: Good Looking Pet You’ve Got There! by Kate Hawkins & kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Sunday May 24 by Chandi Deitmer.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
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 Times: ($) by Anthony Grubb.
New York Times Midi: Beachcombing 101 by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Tracy Bennett.
The New Yorker: May 25 by Kameron Austin Collins.
Newsday: 5/25/26 Paper Holders by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Job Opening by Brian Callahan and Katja Brinck. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Altered States by Zachary Edward-Brown.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday App Store | Google Play
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Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Redhead64: PUZZLE #597: Edges of Glory 5 .pdf only
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Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,015 by Vulcan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Sunday, May 24, 2026

7 down: go eagles! by 7down.
APIHMinis: Dearest Gentle Reader by Jayne Juffe.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Con’s Con by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #591 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #226 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Westward, Os! by Nate Cardin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Willa Angel Chen Miller; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 24, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: The French Connection, Sun. May 24, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Easter Sunday by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #938 — Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 — “Compare and Contrast” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Lady Libirdy by helen chen. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
Slate: Mini by K. Austin Collins.
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: L. A. Times, Sun, May 24, 2026 – “TRACK RECORDS” by Zachary Gallardo & Joe Marquez. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: May 24, 2026 – What Are You, a Comedian? by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Next, Please! by David Steinberg.
New York Times Midi: Sweet Deceit by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 5/24/26 …OR NOT TO BEE: That Is the Topic by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Angelina Jolie by bhdenderson79. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 185 by Willa Angel Chen Miller. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Mega Freestyle 5 by August Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: It’s BTS! by Kareem Ayas & Amie Walker.
Washington Post: Taking Cues by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Going Too Far by Alex Eaton-Salners.
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