Rich Iurilli

Thursday, September 10, 2026

avalanchestyle: Wrestling Crossword: September 5 by Kevin.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Oysters and Abalones by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #697 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #108 (9/10/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) Closing Numbers by Quiara Vasquez. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) Not Bad … but Next Time Try to Make Straight A’s by Katie Hoody. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 10, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Pay That Man! Thurs. Sept. 10, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 191 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: The Little Sleep by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Monkey vault by Jack Murtagh.
Provincetown Independent: Crossword Confidential by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Carousel Rides by bob weisz & anna harkins. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Sniper Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Alex Rohrer & Rodrigo Kerlegand. 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: ($) by Simeon Seigel.
New York Times Midi: Interstates by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, September 10, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 9/10/26 Organic Menu by Gary Cee. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Would You Care To Dance? by Ricky Sirois. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Lifts Up by Stella Zawistowski.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Cut The Cards by Stephan Prock & Jeff Chen.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini 09/10/2026 by Nimisha Anand.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: 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.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 715: Pent Words 143 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,108 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New Scientist: ($) Biweekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #894 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Stained Glass #2 by Jeanne Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: 312 to 1 by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 274 by Matthew Luter.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by May Huang. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Engage! by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 8, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Stand by Him, Tues. Sept. 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Sept. 7: Big Resemblance by Katie Hoody. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Hi-ho, the Dairy-Go! by Faren Roth. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Garfield by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Birdfeeders by Ben Martell. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, September 7 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, September 7 by Nijah Morris.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Festival Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Zhouqin Burnikel. 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: ($) by Sunny Maharjan.
New York Times Midi: Extended Play by Victor Schmitt.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: 9/8/26 Best of the Best by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) It Ties Together by Mike Graczyk. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Funny Story by Prasanna Keshava.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Leaders by Aidan Deshong.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/08/2026 by Olivia Barbieri.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 239 (9/8/26) by Conor McGall.
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.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.36 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) crushword spiral by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.2 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,106 by Budmo.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Acrostic #23 by Jeanne Breen.
M & M Crosswords: I’m Tired by Martina Waluk.
Puzzles That Need A Home: Hey Mr. D.j. by Brian Thomas.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #690 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #107 (9/3/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Carina da Rosa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Timothy Giannetti. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 3, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: The Last Is Past, Thurs. Sept. 3, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Lost in Space by Howard Neuthaler. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Gimme An E. by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Butterfly by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Nowhere to Be by Rob Dubbin. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, September 2 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, September 2 by Adrianne Baik.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Pageant Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Kim Alswager & Zhou Zhang. 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: ($) by Zhou Zhang.
New York Times Midi: Ro-blox by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, September 3, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 9/3/26 Smooth Solving by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Profit Margins by Jay Silverman. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: FOMO by CJ Tan.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Success Story by Mike Shenk.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 714: Mini Touchword 16 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,102 by Brockwell.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #893 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Joss Deserts by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 273 by Matthew Luter.
M & M Crosswords: Cuts the Mustard by Martina Waluk.
Memorial Hall Library: September Puzzle.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #688 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Sanjay Rao. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Essay Test by Katie Hoody. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 1, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Long-Term Rivalry, Tues. Sept. 1, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Aug. 31: Prepare For Trouble, And Make It Double (Themeless) by Greg Snitkin and Glenn Davis. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) The Cube by Adryel W. Robles Ojeda. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Scintillating by Jack Murtagh.
Princeton Alumni Weekly: Freshman Life by Stella Zawistowski.
Puzzmo: Digital Art by Neville Fogarty. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, August 31 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, August 31 by Dan Kois.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Texas Monthly: In the Air Tonight by Brandon Koppy.
Vulture 10×10: The Lights Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Derek Hinsey. 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: ($) by Paul Hudes and Margot Kohn.
New York Times Midi: Quick Start by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: “1-Across From New York, It’s Saturday Night!” by Christina Iverson and Rachel Dratch.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 9/1/26 Cliche Bouquet by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Altered States by Noelle Griskey. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Oh, I Don’t Drink by Ricky Sirois.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Here’s The Deal by Zachary David Levy.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Beneath The Surface: Cryptic #43 (midi) by Kyle Dolan.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.35 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.1 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Puzzle Tome: Playtime (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Placeholders (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,100 by Dice.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

BEQ: Degreed by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #283: subtle changes (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Sensible Shoes by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #684 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #106 (8/27/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 27, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Funny Guy, Thurs. Aug. 27, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Jonesin’: Magazine Covers by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Switcheroo by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Scientific Debate by Matthew Luter. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, August 26 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, August 26 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Country Wisdom Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Rebecca Goldstein & Matthew Stock. 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: ($) by Zachary David Levy.
New York Times Midi: Party Animal by Tarun Krishnamurthy.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, August 27, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 8/27/26 Four-Finger Exercise by Zachary Edward-Brown. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Play It By Ear by Pranav Daryanani. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Pull-apart Rolls by Terry Sun and Carina da Rosa.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Whew! by Alan Olschwang.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Freestyle August 2026 by Andrew J. Ries.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,096 by Tramp.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New Scientist: ($) Biweekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

A Crossword Rose: Are you writing from the heart? (themeless) by Rose Sloan.
BEQ: Themeless Monday #892 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Travel Midi 6 – Safari by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 272 by Matthew Luter.
M & M Crosswords: Good Workout by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #681 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kelsey Dixon. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) That’s So Petty! by Faren Roth. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 25, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Achy-Breaky Birthday, Tues. Aug. 25, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Aug. 24: Bat To Ball by Owen Bergstein and Nick Dent. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) You’re All Gonna Be in This Experimental Fill by Anna Harkins. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Switcheroo by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Power Play by Larry Snyder. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, August 24 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, August 24 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Unicorn Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Victor Fleming. 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: ($) by Bryan Kaproth-Gerecht.
New York Times Midi: But First, Coffee by Shannon Rapp.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: 8/25/26 Intelligence Test by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Not a Good Look by Carina da Rosa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mars Rover by Emily Biegas.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Buckling Up by Zhouqin Burnikel.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.34 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) two outta three ain’t bad by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.48 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,094 by Turnstone.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #891 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 271 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #675 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #674 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Four Square by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 18, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Watch It Maybe, Tues. Aug. 18, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Aug. 17: Roster Talks by Matthew Stock. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Dream by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Appearances can be deceiving… by emet. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, August 17 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, August 17 by Dan Kois.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Paddy’s Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

Lollapuzzoola was Saturday, August 15. If you couldn’t attend live, the puzzles are still available here. Solve at your leisure, or submit your scores by September 5 for them to count in the At-Home Division.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Seth Bisen-Hersh. 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: ($) by Jeremy Venook.
New York Times Midi: Themeless Puzzle by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 by Aimee Lucido.
Newsday: 8/18/26 Money-Saving Spots by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Record Crowd by Matthew Luter and Geoffrey Schorkopf. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Crunch Time by Michael Drusedum.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Back Lot by Kevin Shustack.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.33 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.47 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,088 by Maskarade.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Second Polish Republic by Martina Waluk.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #104 (8/13/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Anna Harkins & Brian Callahan. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) AVCX Classic Themeless #89 by Rafael Musa. Subscribe at link.
Bonmo: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 13, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Get Well Soon, Thurs. Aug. 13, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Jonesin’: And My Ax! by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Provincetown Independent: At the Deep Sea Disco by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Land’s a Plane by Kiran Pandey. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, August 12 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, August 12 by Adrianne Baik.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Green Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Desirée Penner & Jeff Sinnock. 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: ($) by Killian Olson.
New York Times Midi: Lost in Translation by Andy Kravis.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, August 13, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 8/13/26 B+ by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Hotly Contested by Glenn Cook. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Gum Wrapper by Dario Salvucci.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Tribal Tunes by Luke K. Schreiber.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 711: Mini Touchword 15 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,084 by Qaos.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New Scientist: ($) Biweekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #889 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 270 by Matthew Luter.
M & M Crosswords: Don’t Bother Knockin’ by Martina Waluk.
Real Puzzling Stuff: Can You Crack It? (Themed, 8/10/26) by Ryan Patrick Smith.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Scott McMahon. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 11, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
Daily Beast: High Fives, Mon. Aug. 10, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Aug. 10: Midpoint by Faren Roth. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Beneath the surface by Jack Murtagh.
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Labyrinth by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Lessons in Witchcraft by KDheron. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, August 10 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, August 10 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Final Girl Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Rena Cohen. 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: ($) by Wade Bednar.
New York Times Midi: Two Ways of Saying It by Evan Kalish.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: 8/11/26 Breakfast Table by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Pest Control by Jackson and Patrick Musker. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: We’re Done Here! (Freestyle) by Howard Neuthaler.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Playing Hard by Braden Weaver.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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.

Crossword Nexus: ($) Gravy Train (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.32 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Liari’s Cryptic Crosswords: MyCrossword Featured #17 by Liari.
Outside The Box: ($) Eight Tracks by Roger Barkan. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,082 by Anto.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Me For You and You For Me by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #673 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #672 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #103 (8/6/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Rafael Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) by Taylor Harris. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: August 6, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Heroes and Zeroes, Thurs. Aug. 6, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Jonesin’: Rated PG-13 by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Puzzmo: Sporty Spice by Faren Roth. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by bob weisz. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 5 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 5 by Kavin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Preppy Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Mark Axel. 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: ($) by Dena R. Verkuil and John Kugelman.
New York Times Midi: Hello, Sailor! by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, August 6, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 8/6/26 Sound Thinking by Rich Proulx. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Internet Personalities by Jeremy Venook. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Here We Go Again (Freestyle) by Mike Graczyk.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Fine Art by Shmuel Schmell.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Bonnie L. Gentry. 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.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 8/6/26 by Lily Geller. Subscribe at link.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 710: Pent Words 142 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,078 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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