Rich Iurilli

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Creamsicle-Colored by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #601 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #94 (6/4/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #237 by michael.
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; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 4, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) It’s Game Time! by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Brilliant Balladeer, Thurs. June 4, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Laundry Day by Zhou Zhang & Thom Covert. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Double Dealing by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: All in the family by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Dynamic Duos by Ryan Patrick Smith. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, June 3 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, June 3 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Governors Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Kathy Lowden. 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: ($) by Joe Deeney.
New York Times Midi: Time to Get Up by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, June 4, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 6/4/26 25-Down Bonding by Chris Gross. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Limited Series by Bharati Hemmady and Namita Shashidhar. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Pinch Me! (Freestyle) by Howard Neuthaler.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Defeatist Attitude by Bryan Cheong & Zachary Edward-Brown. Direct link to .puz.

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Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 245 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
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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 701: Codewords 35 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,024 by Brockwell.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

APIHMinis: ($) Love begins when you let it in by Alex Trickey.
Ariadne’s Crossword Library: June 2026 Monthly Contest: “The Art of Writing” by Lee Taylor. .pdf, .puz only
BEQ: Themeless Monday #879 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Curiosities: Violent Delights by Madison.
The Deli Counter: To the Pseudogoths by meatdaddy69420.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 260 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #599 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #235 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Jonathan Black. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 2, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) Until the Dice Read Five… by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Don’t Call It a Comeback, Tues. June 2, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, June 1: Bleus Band by Zachary Edward-Brown. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Blockberry Jam by Heather Stanger McIntire. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: All in the family by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Bi Couples by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, June 1 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, June 1 by Kavin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Greenwashing Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Ken Buxton & 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: ($) by Rich Katz.
New York Times Midi: Friendly Game of Chess by Jeremy Newton.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: 6/2/26 Track’s One-Two-Three by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Let’s Stay Together by Joe Rodini. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Backing Band by Dan Hrynick.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Getting Closer by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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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.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 244 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Crossweird Puzzles: A Profound Love (Acrostic) by Dob Olino.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.22 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
The Gnomon: Issue #7, June 2026 by Andy Yingst. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Snake Charmer by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.38 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,022 by Brummie.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026

APIHMinis: Mungi Town Represent by Hannah Canario.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Everton and Liverpool by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #594 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #93 by Andrew Anker. Online only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #230 by michael.
xwords by a ladee: puzzle 95 // experimental demi themeless (“so cute!”) by brooke husic.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 28, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Sales Pitch, Thurs. May 28, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Bottoms Up! by Patrick Berry. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: The Potato Eaters by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Cardamom by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: It’s Showtime by alexandra & adrian. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amie Walker. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday by Kavin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Wish Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jared Cappel. 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: ($) by John Kugelman.
New York Times Midi: Steak Night by Avery Gee Katz and Aaron Gee.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 28, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 5/28/26 Surveillance by Steven Jopek. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) 007 by Jake Halperin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: The End of an Era by Rebecca Goldstein.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Capital Gains by Jake Halperin. Direct link to .puz.

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Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fast Company: Daily Mini by Joe Rodini.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
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The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 242 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Aries Puzzles: Twists & Turns #14 by Andrew J. Ries.
AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 5/28/26 by JonMichael Rasmus and Sean Weitner. Subscribe at link.
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 700: Pent Words 140 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,018 by Kite.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

APIHMinis: Kung Hei Fat Choy! by Ming Zhang.
BEQ: Themeless Monday #878 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #271: what does THAT mean? (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #270.5: with hella rizz (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 259 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #592 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #228 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Rafael Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Parker Higgins. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 26, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Zaineb Akbar. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: The Play’s the Thing, Tues. May 26, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, May 25: Astrobiology (Themeless) by Will Eisenberg. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: KenKen by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: As Good as Dead by Kiran Pandey. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Slate Mini by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Stay-At-Home Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Stella Zawistowski. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Brad Lively.
New York Times Midi: Par-Core! by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 by Adam Aaronson.
Newsday: 5/26/26 Little Bits by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Creative Flow by Adam Vincent. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Severed Ties by Sara Cantor.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Counter Offers by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 241 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Crossword Nexus: ($) Come In With The Rain (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.21 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.37 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,016 by Omnibus.
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Thursday, May 21, 2026

APIHMinis: Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom by Kaitlin Hsu.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Magnificent Marble by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #587 by Queerty.
GenXword: A new GenXword mini has been posted by Andrew Anker. Online only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #223 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kathleen Duncan. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 21, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 21, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Taylor Harris. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Tribeca Triumph, Thurs. May 21, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 188 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Antimatter by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Stick figure by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Hard to Swallow by kangareuben. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini by Kavin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Late Show Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Heather Stanger McIntire & 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: ($) by Zhou Zhang and Mallory Montgomery.
New York Times Midi: Creeping Along by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 21, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 5/21/26 Tire Talk by Lin Josephson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Endgame by Hannah Binney. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Face Covering by Norman M. Aaronson.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: I Could Go Either Way by Jeff Stillman. Direct link to .puz.

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

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 699 answer by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Mokelfish: Anagram Acrostic #1: Imbued by Michael F. Gill.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,012 by Ramsay.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

APIHMinis: 🐟🎶 by Kelly Nguyen Dickson.
BEQ: Themeless Monday #877 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ghana7crosswords: themeless 50 by ghana7.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #269.5: y’all (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #270: not the opera (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 258 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #585 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #221 by michael.
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.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 19, 2026 by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) Rolling a Five by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Au Revoir, Monsieur Colbert, Tues. May 19, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, May 18: One In A Million by Paul Leistra. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) TV Dinners by Keegan Edgar. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Stick figure by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: False Bottoms by emet. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Piano Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Amanda Cook. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) by Brad Wiegmann.
New York Times Midi: Let’s Get Together by Erik Agard.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 by Aimee Lucido.
Newsday: 5/19/26 Teacher’s Orders by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Last Act by Shmuel Schmell. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Top Ten List by Leo Tsai.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Branch Office by Alan Olschwang. Direct link to .puz.

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The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 238 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Cryptic Crossweird: What Sounded Like a Ghost by Peter Gwinn. Patreon Subscription.
Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.20 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Some Assembly Required by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.36 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026

APIHMinis: ($) Feeling Bubbly by Sophia Hu.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossweird Puzzles: The Worst Pillow in Town (themeless) by Dob Olino and Erik Agard.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #580 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #91 (5/14/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #216 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Amie Walker and Jess Rucks. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX: ($) Can You Rephrase That? by Bob Weisz. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 14, 2026 by Quiara Vasquez.
Crossword Flow: ($) So Fresh! by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Three’s a Crowd-Pleaser, Thurs. May 14, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Ah, That’s the Spot by Zachary David Levy. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: My Ames Is True by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Vultures by Jack Murtagh.
Provincetown Independent: Anchors Aweigh by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Hyperbolic Geometry by alex & brooke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, May 13 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, May 13 by Kavin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Road Trip Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Sam Brody. 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: ($) by Simeon Seigel.
New York Times Midi: Pro Tips by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 14, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 5/14/26 Ancient Weaponry by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Teacher! Teacher! by Faren Roth. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Plumbing the Depths by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Speed Bumps by Catherine Cetta. Direct link to .puz.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

APIHMinis: 🌌💖 by Zaineb Akbar.
BEQ: Themeless Monday #876 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ghana7crosswords: themeless 49 by ghana7.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 257 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #578 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #214 by michael.
Souvenir Puzzles: D r e a m l e _ _ by Nir Shtuhl.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 12, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) Skylights by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Media Mogul, Tues. May 12, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, May 11: She’s A Rainbow by Kelsey Dixon. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Vultures by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Evasive Maneuvers by Priyanka Sethy & Rajiv Sethy. Online only
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Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, May 11 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, May 11 by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Aquarium Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by 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: ($) by John Ruff.
New York Times Midi: Parting Thoughts by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: 5/12/26 World Woofers by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) School’s Out! by Jim Heane. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Do the Twist (Freestyle) by Willa Angel Chen Miller.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Highlights by Aidan Glenn. Direct link to .puz.

The Columbia Spectator: Commencement 2026 by Olivia Barbieri and Ananya Govindarajan.
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Monday, May 11, 2026

APIHMinis: Cut Fruit by Katie Chiu.
Bewilderingly: Puzzle #262: Large Portions by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Fish bait by Crosswoods.
Pair-o-Ducks: Are You My Mother? by Pair O Ducks.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #51 – “Money Money Money!” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #577 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Eye Drops by Sally Hoelscher. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 11, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Signs of Spring by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Come on Down! Mon. May 11, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) End of Transmission by Wilfred Bowie. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Seasonal Home by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: Supreme Leader of Broski Nation by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Look Maestro, no hands! by katie1136. Online only
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SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, May 10 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Midi: Sunday, May 10 by K. Austin Collins.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The East Asian Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Ryan Judge. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Chloe Revery. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Warrior [SHAWS] by Will Nediger. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Joel Woodford.
New York Times Midi: Early Birds by Tom McCoy.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, May 11, 2026 by Natan Last.
Newsday: 5/11/26 With Pockets by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) When in Rome by Matthew Luter. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Copy That by Guilherme Gilioli.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: The Bottom Line by Peter A. Collins. Direct link to .puz.

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

APIHMinis: Where in the World is Red Boat 40°N? by Hoang-Kim Vu.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Alright, Alright, All Right by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #573 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #90 (5/7/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #209 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kathleen Duncan. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 7, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Money in Your 20’s, Thurs. May 7, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) One and One Makes Two by Jeremy Venook. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Free Solo by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: State of the art by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Gem of the Ocean by Doug Peterson. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, May 6 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, May 6 by Kavin Pawittranon.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Garden State Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Matthew Stock. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Zachary David Levy. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Head Cases by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by John Guzzetta and Jeff Chen.
New York Times Midi: Mother of All Things by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
New York Times Mini: by Diane Warren.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 7, 2026 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 5/7/26 Double Switch by S.N.. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Three of a Kind by Sala Wanetick. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Am I Missing Something? by Will Nediger.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Flyovers by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,000 by Arachne.
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