Rich Iurilli

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #901 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 4 by Henry Lin-David. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Acrostic #26 by Jeanne Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Opinion from volatile Russian leader by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 281 by Matthew Luter.
M & M Crosswords: Wet Hen by Martina Waluk.
The Puzzle Pit: Spare Parts by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #745 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Bonmo: ($) by CJ Tan. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: The Cat on the Screen by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Oct. 26: Putting Out Fires (Themeless) by Elijah Acquah. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Food pyramid by Jack Murtagh.
Morning Brew: Short films by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Fright Night by kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Uptown 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 Adam Shapiro. 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: ($) by Jeff Chen and Bharati Hemmady.
New York Times Midi: License Plate Game by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: Have a Good Day by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Broken Records by Aidan Deshong. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Circle in the Square (Freestyle) by Elijah Acquah.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Just for Kicks by AJ Phillips.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/27/2026 by Alexander Campo.
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 Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.43 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.9 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,148 by Fed.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Thanks for Everything! by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #739 by Queerty.
GenXword: A new GenXword mini has been posted by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Anna Harkins and Adryel W. Robles Ojeda. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Bonmo: ($) by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Thursday, October 22, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Pet Project by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Concentrated Starch by Kevin Shustack. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Capital Gains by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Darlin’ by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: All Eyes Are On You by Adam S. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Golstein. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Voice of a Generation 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 MaryEllen Uthlaut. 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: ($) by David J. Kahn.
New York Times Midi: Fill in the Blanks by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 22, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: Hearingbone Weave by Alex Vaughn. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) So Excited! by Michele Govier. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Type Up by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Rock Climbing by Mike Graczyk.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/22/2026 by Nimisha Anand.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/21/2026 by Rich Vigliotti.
The Columbia Spectator: For Alma Mater on the Hudson Shore! by Anna Steel.
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 Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 22 (Mini) by Emaan Entasham.
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.

Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptic #32 by Terry Brennan.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,144 by Pangakupu.
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, October 20, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #900 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 3 by Erik Agard and Kelsey Dixon. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #289.5: checks out (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 280 by Matthew Luter.
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.
Bonmo: ($) by Taylor Harris. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Can’t Teach Who New Tricks? by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Oct. 19: The Swing Of Things by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano and Matthew Stock. Subscribe at link.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #16, 10/20/26 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Location, Location, Location by Keegan Edgar. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Polo by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Enchanted Circles by k.j. sarr. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
Scientific American: Scroll Bars by Ella Dershowitz.
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Faith 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 Joe Deeney. 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: ($) by David Falkowski.
New York Times Midi: Double Coverage by Aidan Deshong.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: Last Is First by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Twist Endings by Tarun Krishnamurthy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Is This a Joke To You? by Carina da Rosa.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Split Decision by Adam Simpson.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/20/2026 by Nimisha Anand.
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: ($) Rows Garden #9.42 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Marching Bands by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.8 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,142 by Qaos.
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, October 15, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Lustre On by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #732 by Queerty.
GenXword: A new GenXword mini has been posted by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kelsey Dixon. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Bonmo: ($) Good Hangs by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Thursday, October 15, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: It’s Been a While by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Capital Letters by Jeffrey Martinovic. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Y’Know, Like Michigan by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Puzzmo: Jump to the Front of the Line by bewilderingly. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Frankfurt 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 Wyatt Johnston. 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: ($) by McKay Fritz.
New York Times Midi: Fall Colors by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 15, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: Kickstarters by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Wagging Tale by Dena R. Verkuil. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Diamond in the Rough by Budovitch.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Tuneup by Mike Shenk.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/15/2026 by Sofia Whang.
The Columbia Spectator: America’s Pastime by Nathalie Lambelet.
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 Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 15 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, October 14 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
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: ($) AVCX Cryptic 10-15-26 by Sara Goodchild. Subscribe at link.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 720: Pent Words 144 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 130. Eyes in the Sky (Channel 125) by Māyā
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 129. The Shed crossword No.8 by Māyā (Issue 130, Dec 2026-Jan 2027) by Māyā
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) Fall Freeloaders (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,138 by Kite.
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, October 13, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #899 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 2 by Adam Shapiro. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Extra Coordinated by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 279 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #731 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #730 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Sanjay Rao. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Inner Tube by Katie Hoody. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 13, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: After All These Years, Tues. Oct. 13, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Oct. 12: Ripped From The Headlines by Jeremy Venook. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Keyboard by Jack Murtagh.
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Mary had a little lamb by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Pay to Play by Ryan Mathiason. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rafa. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Truthstorian 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 Zachary Edward-Brown & Shannon Rapp. 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: ($) by Gia Bosko.
New York Times Midi: Chopped Cheese by Alina Abidi.
New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Everybody’s invited by Matthew Stock.
Newsday: 10/13/26 Talon Show by Sally R. Stein. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Primary School by Aidan Deshong and Ken Stern. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mass Confusion by Jopek.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Covered Costs by Aaron Ullman.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/13/2026 by Michael Lenox.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/12/2026 by Nimisha Anand.
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 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.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.41 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
koha xw: New Material by koha.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.7 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,136 by Fed.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Guns N’ Butter by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #725 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #112 (10/8/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by CJ Tan. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Bonmo: ($) In Rapture by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Thursday, October 08, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Parenting Do’s and Don’ts by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 192 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: I Was Not Invited by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Provincetown Independent: Highly Suspect by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: a pisces and a gemini by Dan Schwartz. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Mother 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 Rebecca Goldstein. 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: ($) by Rachel Grey and John Kugelman.
New York Times Midi: Paging Dr. Rorschach by Jeremy Newton.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 8, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: Optimist’s Club by Clive Probert. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Fall 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 4 by Zachary Edward-Brown and Adam Shapiro. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: The Feeling is Mutual (Freestyle) by Tsai.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Going Strong by Ella Dershowitz.

The Columbia Spectator: Coordinated Effort by Michael Lenox.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/08/2026 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 Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 8 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
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.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,132 by Brockwell.
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, October 6, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #898 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 1 by Zhou Zhang. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #288: stop pretending (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 278 by Matthew Luter.
xwordswithbabka: a-game by Dan Schwartz.
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: ($) by Zachary Edward-Brown. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 6, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Back to Work, Tues. Oct. 6, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Oct. 5: Overheard In New York by Drew Schmenner. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) October 5, 2026: Messy Eater by Adryel W. Robles Ojeda. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) October 6, 2026: Lovebirds on the Beach by Barbara Lin. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Jasmine by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Stretching the Joke by kangareuben. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amie Walker. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Ghostwriter 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 Tennessee Grimes. 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: ($) by Adam Vincent.
New York Times Midi: Party Foul! by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 by Will Nediger.
Newsday: 10/6/26 Pizza Partners by Ruth Warham. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Fall 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 2 by Bhupunn Ingpalangsrikul. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Give Me a Sign by Sun & Hoelscher.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Things Acquired by Gary Cee.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/06/2026 by Anna Steel.
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 Angela Kinsella Olson. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Monday, October 5 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
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: ($) Rows Garden #9.40 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Patchwork by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.6 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,130 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Curiosities: Pick a Card by Crossword Curiosities.
M & M Crosswords: Makin’ Bacon by Martina Waluk.
Memorial Hall Library: October 2026 Puzzle: Vampires and such
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #111 (10/1/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kavin Pawittranon & Nijah Morris. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) Great Minds by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 1, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Daily Beast: Apparent Parent, Thurs. Oct. 1, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Vwllss Crsswrd 15 (Frbll Crsswrds) by Frnk Lng. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: It’s Always Something New by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Special cases by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: This Is My Life Now by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Elliot Caroll. 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.
Texas Monthly: Grudge Match by Brandon Koppy.
Vulture 10×10: The Predator 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 Cameron Barr & Annabel Blitzer. 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: ($) by Jill Singer.
New York Times Midi: Close Encounters of the Crossword Kind by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: The Answer, My Friend … by Kate Jensen.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 1, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 10/1/26 Confusion Comments by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Stop Trying To Make Fetch Happen! by Carina da Rosa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Worm Your Way Through by Luter.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Classical Symmetry by Kathleen Diamantakis & Jeff Chen.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/01/2026 by Sofia Whang.
The Columbia Spectator: Smells Like Fall 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 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.

Puzzle Tome: M and S (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Square Chase: ($) A Trip to the Barber (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,126 by Harpo.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #897 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Themeless 58! by Frisco17.
Jeff’s Puzzles: I Know a Place by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #287: having the best time (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 277 by Matthew Luter.
Apple News: ($) 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 Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 29, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Swift Parting, Tues. Sept. 29, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Sept. 28: You Gonna Remember Me (Themeless) by Zachary Edward-Brown. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Fly-by-night by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Bossy Pants by Hanh Huynh. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Romantasy 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 Kelly Morenus. 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: ($) by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Midi: Look to the Skies by Rebecca Goldstein.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 9/29/26 Line Items by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Combo Meals by August Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: After the Fact by Matthew Stock.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Command Performance by Peter A. Collins.

The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/29/2026 by Nathalie Lambelet.
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 Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 249 (9/29/26) by Julia Ball.
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, September 29 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
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 Crosswords by Māyā: 127. Mysterious fact lover (Phantasmagoria #1) by Māyā
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.39 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #12.5 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tales From The Cryptic: Shrimp Panini by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,124 by Chandler.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Grapejeux: Puzzle 4 – “Freestyle 1” by Green.
Hinsey Puzzles: Midi Freestyle 2 by Derek Hinsey.
M & M Crosswords: That’s News To Me by Martina Waluk.
M & M Crosswords: Martini Remedy by Martina Waluk.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #110 (9/24/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matt Sweeney. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Bonmo: ($) A Drink, Perhaps? by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: September 24, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Daily Beast: Co-Parenthood, Weds. Sept. 23, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Forward Pass by Brad Wiegmann. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Free Skate by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Hand-waving by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Work from Home by CJ Tan. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Kelly Nguyen Dickson. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Daily Crossword
Slate: Daily Mini
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The FBI 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 Yijing Chen. 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: ($) by Jeff Stillman.
New York Times Midi: On Track by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, September 24, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 9/24/26 Fake Diamond by Kyle Dolan. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Content Consumption by Michele Govier. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Now’s Not the Time (Freestyle) by Milo Mucu.
Vox: Daily Puzzle
The Wall Street Journal: Heightened Awareness by Joseph Gangi.

The Columbia Spectator: Alumni! Oh My! by Anna Steel.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 09/24/2025 by Michael Lenox.
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 Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, September 24 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
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: Moving Boxes by Andrew J. Ries.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 717: Sudokurostic 12 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Do Glendroids Dream of Electric Sheep?: For Job and Doe. by Glentopher.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,120 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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