Thursday, November 6, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Thrice as Nice by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: November 6, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Fireball: ($) Put Your Heads Together by Alex Eaton-Salners. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Wanna-Bees by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Dawn of Orlando by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Midi 29 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: It’s chilly up here! by jbreen. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #395 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #394 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #393 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 11/6/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #27 by michael.
Words Xing: Puzzle #93 Choice Words by WORDS XING.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Amie Walker and Amanda Rafkin. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: 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 Beast: Fifty-Fiving and Thriving, Thurs. Nov. 6, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
The Daily Princetonian: In Season (Mini) by Cami Cortes Marchant. Online only
The Dartmouth: Angling Season
Fordham Observer: Thursday, November 6 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Kick me by Jack Murtagh.
The Rice Thresher: FEED ME, SEYMOUR! by Ava McClung.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 by K. Austin Collins.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The La La Land Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Kachow! by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Ilana Levene & Scott Hogan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Stress Test by Lee Glickstein. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Sam Brody.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, November 6, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 11/6/25 First Persons by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Swing States by Dario Salvucci. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Final Fantasy by Dan Schwartz & Will Eisenberg.
The Wall Street Journal: Cheerless by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 673: Mini Touchword 9 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,845 by Fed.
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.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

BEQ: Themeless Monday #849 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 5 by Jeremy Venook. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
Brian Gubin: Fights Back by Brian Gubin.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 42 (Guest Submission) by Eli Lowe.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: November 4, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Nov. 3: Bottom Feeders by Hannah Binney. Subscribe at link.
Fill Me In: Six Seven (Meta) by Brian Cimmet.
Hyperallergic: The Hyperallergic Art Crossword: November 2025 by Natan Last.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Stars Crossed by Jeff Linder.
Lil AVCX: ($) Art Works by K.J. Sarr. Subscribe at link.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #244: don’t get worked up (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: Bet on It by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Midi 28 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Coattails by Ryan Judge. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #390 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #389 by Queerty.
Quite Vexing: Halloweek #5: Ghoul Friends (Meta) by Quiara Vasquez.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #25 by michael.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Hannah Slovut-Einertson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin.
Billboard: by Stella Zawistowski.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Getting Smarter by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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 Beast: Selfless Actor, Tues. Nov. 4, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, November 4 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
Fordham Observer: Monday, November 3 (Mini) by Carle Bleau.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: tktktk by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
The Tufts Daily: Five by Ezra Holzapfel.
The Tufts Daily Mini: That’s Nuts! by Shayna Levy.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
Vulture 10×10: The Change Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Trader Jerry’s by Gus Lookingbill.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Robert S. Gard. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Patrick Hayden.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: 11/4/25 Skillet Set by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Daybreak by John McClung. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: That’s Juicy! by Daniel Grinberg.
The Wall Street Journal: Act Now! by Paul Leistra. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Zoo Critter by Leonard Williams. Patreon Subscription.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.44 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: Draw Strings by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) court disaster (diagramless) by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.10 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,843 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) The Theory of Relatives by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 30, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 183 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: My Wish List by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Hardcore Fans by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 156 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: How about a numbers game? by alex & brooke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #384 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 10/30/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Quite VexingHalloweek #2: Death from Above by Quiara Vasquez.
Quite VexingHalloweek #3: Midnight Snack by Quiara Vasquez.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Alice Liang. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Stella Zawistowski.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/29/2025 by Sofia Whang.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: 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 Beast: Island Time, Thurs. Oct. 30, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 30 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Final cut by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Clown Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : You’re a Wizard! by Sarah Tong.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Betsy Ochester & Andrew Gutelle. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Fish List by Jeffrey Harris. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Howard Neuthaler.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 30, 2025 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 10/30/25 Last Chance by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Getting Full by Joseph Avdek. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Paranormal Sightings by Adam Simpson.
The Wall Street Journal: Spirited Away by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Aries Puzzles: Section Eight #4 by Andrew J. Ries.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,839 by Brendan.
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.

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A Frame Games | cf.kmbweb.de Links Library | CoxRathvon.com | Harper’s ($) | Lovatts | Magpie ($) | Mokelfish Links Library | MyCrossword | NPL | Panda Magazine ($) | Private Eye | PuzzleCrypt archives | Puzzling StackExchange | r/crosswords | Sydney Morning Herald ($) | The Telegraph | The Times (UK) ($), includes The Listener

 

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

BEQ: Themeless Monday #848 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle #4 by Barbara Lin. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 35 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 28, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossworms: croctober 2025: week four puzzles by Franci Dimitrovska
Crossworms: croctober 2025 – week three puzzles by Franci Dimitrovska
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Oct. 27: I’ve Seen This One (Themeless) by Will Eisenberg and Brian Callahan. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) What’ll It Be? by Katie Hoody. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: You’re Looking At It by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 155 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Parker Higgins: Rain sounds by Parker Higgins.
Puzzmo: Figures of Speech by Ori Brian. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #382 by Queerty.
Quite Vexing: Halloweek #1: Something Humerus by Quiara Vasquez.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Stella Zawistowski.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/28/2025 by Anna Steel.
The Columbia Spectator: Tricky treats by Anna Steel.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Taylor Harris. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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 Beast: A Boom in Ticket Sales, Tues. Oct. 28, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, October 28 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
Fordham Observer: Monday, October 27 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Witch by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 by K. Austin Collins.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
Vulture 10×10: The Love Square Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Coffee Orders by R. Dehao Tieh.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Samuel A. Donaldson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) iPod Shuffle by David Sullivan. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 by Aimee Lucido.
Newsday: 10/28/25 Brown Beginnings by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Style Tips by Noelle Griskey. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Your Mileage May Vary by CJ Tan.
The Wall Street Journal: Fancy Pants by Joe Marquez. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.43 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: #307: Gyre and Gimble by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.9 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
TLMB: Settling in to Mastodon/the Fediverse by The Void .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,837 by Alia.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Taking Ownership by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 23, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Fireball: ($) All Together Now by Paul Coulter. Subscribe at link.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Themeless 49! by Frisco17.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Repeat Offenders (Midi #5) by Jeanne Breen.
Jonesin’: Keywords by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Clown Prelude by Martina Waluk.
Nautilus Puzzles: Themeless by Ben Tolkin.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 153 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Banded Gemstone by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #377 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 10/23/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kelsey Dixon. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
The Columbia Spectator: Did you do the readings? by Rich Vigliotti.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: 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 Beast: A Director’s Director, Thurs. Oct. 23, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Crossword: I’ve Got a Bone to Cross by Damian Grove.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 23 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Skittles by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Broadway Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Flying High by Rachel Goldstone.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Rebecca Goldstein. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) A Study in Scarlet by Francis Heaney. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Aimee Lucido.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 23, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 10/23/25 Spill Drill by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Filling Out a Puzzle by Greyson Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Shut the Front Door by Katherine Baicker.
The Wall Street Journal: Just Visiting by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Square Pursuit: So Long, and Thanks for All the Cryptics by Steve Mossberg.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,833 by Carpathian.
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.

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A Frame Games | cf.kmbweb.de Links Library | CoxRathvon.com | Harper’s ($) | Lovatts | Magpie ($) | Mokelfish Links Library | MyCrossword | NPL | Panda Magazine ($) | Private Eye | PuzzleCrypt archives | Puzzling StackExchange | r/crosswords | Sydney Morning Herald ($) | The Telegraph | The Times (UK) ($), includes The Listener

 

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

BEQ: Themeless Monday #847 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 3 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 21, 2025 by Ada Nicolle.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Oct. 20: Pitch Perfect by Ben Zimmer. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Double Bills by Matthew Luter. Subscribe at link.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #242: she don’t need a dance floor (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: Where to Begin by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 152 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Logo Threes by brooke & natanlast. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #375 by Queerty.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/21/2025 by Olivia Barbieri.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/20/2025 by Anna Steel.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Beans and Rice by Rebecca Moore. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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 Beast: Sending Good Vibes, Mon. Oct. 20, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Dream on by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 by K. Austin Collins.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
Vulture 10×10: The Voices Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Parting Words by Julie Kassin.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Kieran Boyd & Brian Callahan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Daybreak by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Spencer Leach.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: 10/21/25 Pump It Up by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) That’s a Stretch! by Jim Heane. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Sleep Cycle by Carina da Rosa.
The Wall Street Journal: Centerpieces by Richard Liu & Katherine Xiong. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 96. Colourful bands by Māyā
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 95. “You need not mean what you say…” (Channel 114) by Māyā
Fill Me In: It’s Adequate (Meta) by Brian Cimmet.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.42 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: Batmobile by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) eight tracks by Roger Barkan. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.8 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,831 by Pangakupu.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) The Theory of Relatives by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 16, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Fireball: ($) Baseball Trades by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: On and On by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Night Moves by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 150 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Provincetown Independent: Bodies Bodies Bodies by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Moving Target by Fire Ants. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #374 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #373 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #372 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 10/16/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/16/2025 by Olivia Barbieri.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) No Sweat! by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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 Beast: Tim Time, Thurs. Oct. 16, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 16 (Mini) by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Close up by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Series Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Chandi Deitmer. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Startling Reduction by David J. Kahn. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 16, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 10/16/25 Restraining Orders by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Bad Actors by Aidan Deshong. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: It’s a Setup by John McClung.
The Wall Street Journal: Language Barriers by Morton J. Mendelson. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 670: Pent Words 134 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
koha xw: Hallucinations by Hallucinations.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,827 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.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Alta Journal: Frame Job by Rebecca Goldstein & Rafael Musa.
BEQ: Themeless Monday #846 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 2 by Carina da Rosa. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 21 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 14, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Oct. 13: Foraging by Sala Wanetick. Subscribe at link.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #16, 10/14/25 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Oh, OK by Will Eisenberg. Subscribe at link.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #241: get on the floor (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: Do You Recall by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Alt. Rock by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 149 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Placeholder Puzzles: It’s starting to rain by Katja Brinck.
Puzzmo: I’m in My Rainbow Era by Stella Zawistowski. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #368 by Queerty.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Sanjay Rao. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/14/2025 by Michael Lenox.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Taylor Harris. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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 Beast: Seoul Searching, Tues. Oct. 14, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
The Daily Tar Heel: Taking Flight by Aidan Lockhart. Online only
The Daily Tar Heel: Mini #1 (Mini) by Brigit Pierce. Online only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Wordle by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 by K. Austin Collins.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer.
Vulture 10×10: The Settlement Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Roman Holiday by Gus Lookingbill.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Prasanna Keshava. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior [GWEN] by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Stella Zawistowski.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: 10/14/25 We’re So Bright by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Winter Is Coming by Rena Cohen. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Surround Sound by Alex Eaton-Salners.
The Wall Street Journal: What’s the Matter With Movies? by Dan Zarin. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.41 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: #305: Play Possum by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.7 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,825 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Monday, October 6, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 6, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Lil AVCX: ($) No Filter by Sally Hoelscher. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Henceforth by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Disconnected (Meta) by Bird Lives.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #18 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Strong Female Protagonist by Danielle. Online only
Puzzmo: Parting Ways by Sala. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only

Apple News: ($) Three Sisters Growing Up by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Stella Zawistowski.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/06/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
The Columbia Spectator: Star power by Olivia Barbieri.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Only You by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Look Down, Sun. Oct. 5, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, October 6, 2025 by Lucy Van Meir.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
The Daily Princetonian: Twice the Sweets by Luke K. Schreiber. Online only
The Dartmouth: Angling Season by Mateo Suarez.
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 163 (10/6/25) by Emily Lutzker.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
The Michigan Daily: The Sunday by Tiffany Zhou. Online only
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
Vulture 10×10: The Octagon Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : STEM-bot by Naomika Raveendran.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Agnes Davidson & Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) You Are What You Wear by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Hannah Binney.
New York Times Midi: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, October 6, 2025 by Kameron Austin Collins.
Newsday: 10/6/25 Get a Grip by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Stylish Bravo Favorite by Adam Auriemma.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Chemistry Set by Philip Wolfe. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Adorkable (Freestyle) by Amie Walker & Amanda Rafkin.
The Wall Street Journal: Earth Movers by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Outside the Fox – Triple Crown Fox Derby #4 (October 6-19, 2025) – Touchword by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Marching Bands #11.13 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Pets in Hats by Ryan Patrick Smith. Patreon Subscription.
koha xw: Stay In Your Lane by koha.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Cryptic 4 – No longer thoughtful? Dear! by Jeff Linder.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #564: The Block List 7 .pdf only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle 445 by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,818 by Vulcan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: In Search of a Colorful Metaphor by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 9 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Reverse Psychology by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 2, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 182 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
The Griddy: One Weird Trick For Scoring by Devin McIntyre.
Jonesin’: Alphabetically Correct by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Ethnic Ties by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 144 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Don’t Worry, Be Happy by erik. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #356 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 10/2/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kavin Pawittranon and Nijah Morris. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/02/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Ada Nicolle. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Peter Wentz. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Party of the Century, Weds. Oct. 1, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 2 (Mini) by Beni Cwiakala.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Marshmallowy by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Dramione Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Rhythm and Blues by Julie Kassin.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Tara Holland. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) P.C. Language by Justin Smith. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Aidan Deshong.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 2, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 10/2/25 Science Paper by Bruce Key. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Professional Chic by Kevin Bhavsar. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Bi-Ble Reading by Jake Halperin.
The Wall Street Journal: Moveable Feast by Ben Zimmer. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic by Adam Cohen. Subscribe at link.
The Gnomon: Issue #3, October 2025 by Andy Yingst. Subscribe at link.
TLMB: Sausage by The Void .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,815 by Maskarade.
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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A Frame Games | cf.kmbweb.de Links Library | CoxRathvon.com | Harper’s ($) | Lovatts | Magpie ($) | Mokelfish Links Library | MyCrossword | NPL | Panda Magazine ($) | Private Eye | PuzzleCrypt archives | Puzzling StackExchange | r/crosswords | Sydney Morning Herald ($) | The Telegraph | The Times (UK) ($), includes The Listener