Jason "Jac" Crabtree

Saturday, May 16, 2026

APIHMinis: ($) by Hannah Seo and Malaika Handa.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1115: “Something’s up, isn’t it?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Curiosities: Endgames by Zachary Edward-Brown.
David Alfred Bywaters: Backlash by David Alfred Bywaters.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Rows Garden #6 by Jeanne D. Breen.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #583 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #218 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Samir Reddigari. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
The Chicago Maroon: Heart Turned to Stone by Violet Tivol.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Ada Nicolle. iPad-exclusive app.
Morning Brew: Give Me a Break by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Concert Pitch by Vaudin Cole. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
Reason: Econ Lesson by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Your Number Is Up by Jeff Stillman.
The Walrus: Leave an Impression by Carina da Rosa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: ($) Is It Warm in Here? by Elise Corbin.
Los Angeles Times: by Karen Steinberg. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: What’s in a Name? by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Byron Walden.
New York Times Midi: Sign of the Times by Jeremy Newton.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by David P. Williams. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 223 by Zachary Edward-Brown. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Second Rate by Alice Liang.
Vox: Lost in America by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: F Is For… by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday 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
Gridlocked: ($) Cryptic #5: Sprechen Sie Deutsch? by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
LunaMini: Daily Mini by Luna. Online only
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 237 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Crossword: Polymath .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Weekend Magazine Crossword .pdf only
Gemelo Cryptic: Cryptic
The Globe and Mail: The Weekender Cryptic by Fraser Simpson
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
WSJ Variety: Acrostic by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .pdf.

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

APIHMinis: Aisle Style by Kitty Guo.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1113: “Don’t take the bait.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Gridlocked: ($) Snack Time by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 128 by Jeff Linder.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #576 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #211 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Hoang-Kim Vu. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) Maybe It’s a Sign by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #936 — “I See Your Point” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Symbolism by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Fall from Grace by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
Reason: Mothers Dearest by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Dangerous Curves Ahead by Prasanna Keshava.
The Walrus: Phew (themeless) by Will Nediger.
Yahoo! Mini: Hot Stuff by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: A Prompt Response by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Sarah Sinclair & Erik Agard. 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 Magazine: Stay Awake by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Attic “A” by Kevin Wald. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Katie Hoody.
New York Times Midi: “Initial Remarks” by Sid Sivakumar.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 222 by Jack Scherban. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: “Get It?” (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
Vox: The Metropolis of Tomorrow, Today by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Shifters by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
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 234 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

The Crossword Centre: Crossword News May 2026 by Derek Harrison .pdf only
The Crossword Centre: Solution to Half-baked by Chalicea by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Free Snake Charmer by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Midis for Minnesota is still going, and they’ve just passed the halfway mark of their $10,000 fundraising goal! Donate any amount to a Minnesota mutual aid organization, submit proof, and you’ll receive a pack of 13 midi crosswords from Minnesotan constructors. Through tomorrow, Sunday, May 3, donations are being matched AND you can receive a limited-edition physical booklet by mail (while supplies last), so if you’ve been on the fence, today’s the day.

APIHMinis: Food Pyramid by Alina Abidi.
Ariadne’s Crossword Library: May 2026 Monthly Contest: “Double or Nothing” by Faren Roth. .pdf, .puz only
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: I Think I Left My Consciousness In The Sixth Dimension by Jack Scherban.
Club 72: Freestyle 1111: “Riddle me this…” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Curiosities: Field Study by Hannah Binney.
David Alfred Bywaters: All Is Not Well by David Alfred Bywaters.
Gridlocked: ($) Bring on the May Flowers by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
JKL Crosswords: The Measure of the Man by Jesse Lansner.
The Puzzle Pit: Saturday Special – “And They’re Off!” by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #568 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #204 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by August Miller. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) For the Birds by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #935 —“Global Search” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Midnight Snacks by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Flower Power by Alex Eaton-Salners. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
Reason: Sense and Censor by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: The Flintlock by Bryant White.
The Walrus: The Walrus Crossword June 2026 by Emma Lawson.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: Movies That Are Out of This World by Will Nediger.
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 Magazine: Be the Bigger Person by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Equal Parts by Patrick Jordan. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Hannah Slovut-Einertson.
New York Times Midi: “Grindhouse Film” by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Tyler Hinman. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 221 by Adrian Johnson and Alexandra Doumani. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Eye-Catching by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: tktktk by Andrew J. Ries.
The Wall Street Journal: Turning the Tables by Alan DerKazarian. Direct link to .puz.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Bonus Spell Weaving by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Midis for Minnesota is out now! Donate any amount to a Minnesota mutual aid organization, send proof, and you’ll receive thirteen crosswords by Minnesotan constructors, including two from our very own DCL team. The puzzles are Minnesota-themed, but fun for Minnesotans and non-Minnesotans alike. Go check it out here!

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1109: “Take the fifth.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Pun Of A Kind: Note These Clues by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #562 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #197 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Themeless by Kelly Morenus. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) This Is a Stellar Puzzle by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Morning Brew: Side of Greens by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Superhero Movie by Will Eisenberg. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Reason: Quippy LP by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Handlebars by Madison Shultz.
The Walrus: Rising Action by David Karp.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Darby Ratliff. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: Please Be Seated by Aaron M. Rosenberg.
Los Angeles Times: by by Greg Snitkin & Amie Walker. 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: ($) Military Medicine by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Sam Ezersky.
New York Times Midi: “Shot in the Dark” by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by David P. Williams. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 220 by Adrian Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Out in Front by Jay Silverman.
Vox: Check Mates by Andrew J. Ries.
The Wall Street Journal: Just Do It by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Midis for Minnesota is a pack of 13 midi crosswords raising money for immigrant families impacted by ICE. Donate any amount to one of several Minnesota mutual aid organizations, submit proof, and receive the puzzles in late April. A free preview puzzle is available now at midisforminnesota.com.

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1107: “Don’t spoil the secret.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
David Alfred Bywaters: AI Will Replace U by David Alfred Bywaters.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #555 by Queerty.
See 17-Across: Fresh Shower Smell by Brandon Koppy.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #190 by michael.
Souvenir Puzzles: Kleptomaniacs don’t get puns because they always take things literally by Nir Shtuhl.
Apple News: ($) Themeless by Kenneth Cortes. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #6 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) Map Quest (Meta) by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: TL;DR by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Compliments to the Chef! by Mark Valdez. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Reason: Aggressive Agorism by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Listen Up by Freddie Cheng.
The Walrus: A Walk in the Park (themeless) by Emma Lawson.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: The Weekender: Raising The Stakes by Jeffrey Martinovic.
Los Angeles Times: by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. 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 Magazine: And You Were Doing So Well by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Mike Nothnagel. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Jesse Cohn.
New York Times Midi: “Zero-Part Harmony” by Erik Agard.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Ben Zimmer. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 219 by Willa Angel Chen Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Scratch That! by Zhouqin Burnikel.
Vox: 2 Become 1 by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Getting in Gear by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Direct link to .puz.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Consonant Companions by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

7 down: Their Own Words by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 126 by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Skeeters by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Just What the Puzzler Ordered by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #549 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #184 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Out of State by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Hemant Mehta; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) Theme and Variations by Katja Brinck. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: California, Here I Come by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Down to Clown by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: Bagel Holes by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Slate: by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini by Nijah Morris.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: “MAJOR CHANGE” by Darryl Gonzalez. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: B Movies by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) They’re in the Money by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Initial Thoughts by Lance Enfinger and John Kugelman.
New York Times Midi: “Day by Day” by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: MAJOR UNDERTAKINGS: Seven of the Academic Sort by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 179 by Adrian Johnson and Alexandra Doumani. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Talking Nonsense by Pam Klawitter. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Save Room for Dessert by Wendy L. Brandes.
Washington Post: Pluses and Minuses by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Negroni’s Cocktails: Disco Sour by Negroni. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Fresh-Cut Rowses, Puzzle 20 (Rows Garden) by Juliana Tringali Golden.

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

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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1105: “Try something else.” by Tim Croce.pdf, .puz only
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 126 by Jeff Linder.
Olio Grids: Excellent! – ACPT Logo (Brian’s Version) by Brian Callahan.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #184 by michael.
Apple News: ($) State Capital by Ryan Mathison. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
AVCX: ($) “I Dream of GenAI” by Francis Heaney. Subscribe at link.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Mini by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #932 – “Opening Number” by Matt Gaffney (Meta). Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: What’s Cooking? by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Couldn’t Be Better by Patrick Berry. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Reason: Double Think by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Cooking Up a Scheme by Aidan Deshong.
The Walrus: Tim Bits by Carina da Rosa.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: He’s Right Behind Me, Isn’t He? by Ada Nicolle.
Los Angeles Times: by Samuel A. Donaldson & Doug Peterson. 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 Magazine: Watch Your Language by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Horse Around by Randall J. Hartman. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Midi: “Art Retrospectives” by Paolo Pasco.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 218 by Willa Angel Chen Miller. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: I’m So Down by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: Do the Funky Chicken! by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Final Assessment by Randolph Ross. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday 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
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 222 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Crossword: Polymath .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Weekend Magazine Crossword .pdf only
Gemelo Cryptic: Cryptic
The Globe and Mail: The Weekender Cryptic by Fraser Simpson
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
WSJ Variety: Labyrinth by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .pdf.

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1103: “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
David Alfred Bywaters: Another Defeat by David Alfred Bywaters.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #540 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #176 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Themeless by Rebecca Goldstein. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: 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 by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) It’s Raining Men by Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #931 — “Top of the Lineup” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Character Sketches by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: The Eyes Have It by kareemayas. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Reason: A Minute for Minarchy by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: The Body Electric by Bryant White.
The Walrus: That’s a Great Dane (Themeless) by Craig Stowe.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: Foiled Again! by Will Nediger.
Los Angeles Times: by Matthew Luter. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: Dye Jobs by Bart Gold
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: But Is It Art? by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Doug Peterson and Barry C. Silk. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Royce Ferguson.
New York Times Midi: “Work Out the Bugs”by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by S.N.. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Spring 2026 Themeless Week, Puzzle 6 by Jamixiy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mister Right by Gene Leganza & Theresa Brady.
Vox: Facetime by Patrick Blindauer.
The Wall Street Journal: Asleep at the Wheel by Jeff Jerome. Direct link to .puz.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Crossword: Polymath .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Weekend Magazine Crossword .pdf only
Gemelo Cryptic: Cryptic
The Globe and Mail: The Weekender Cryptic by Fraser Simpson
The Guardian: Guardian cryptic crossword Easter special 2026 by tktktk.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
WSJ Variety: Tossing and Turning by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .pdf.

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

7 down: Why You Little by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 125 by Jeff Linder.
lost for xwords: Crossword #148 – “Just Pretend” (Themeless) by August Miller.
M & M Crosswords: Ferry Town by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Animal Tails by Mikey G.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #170 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Lost in Translation by Kelly Richardson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Brian Callahan; 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 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) The Painter of Sunflowers by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Going 65 by Matt Gaffney.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Totes Confused by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
Puzzmo: *tries to become invisible* by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
Slate: Slate Mini: Saturday by Kavin Pawittranon.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: “DON’T STOP NOW” by Doug Peterson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: My Explosive Career by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) Roundabouts by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg.
New York Times Midi: “Squaring Off” by Tom McCoy.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
Newsday: IN THE PAPER: Today, More Than Likely by Gary M. Larson. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 178 by Matthew Luter and Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: “Additionally …” by Ricky Sirois. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Coming Right Up (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
Washington Post: Lost at Sea by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Negroni’s Cocktails: Cherry Pi Solution by Negroni. Patreon subscription.
Redhead64: ANSWERS: Chain Reaction: Extra Links 13 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

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Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Split Decisions by Fred Piscop.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1101: “It’s the God’s honest truth.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #534 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #169 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: 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 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) Oh, So No O? by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Morning Brew: Time and Time Again by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: born this way/day by chandi. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
Reason: Iron Age by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Foreign Moles by Ben Panico.
The Walrus: Hearing Double by Barbara Olson.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: New Character Introduction by Carina da Rosa.
Los Angeles Times: by Grant Conley. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Reverse Psychology by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Movin’ on Up by Patrick Blindauer. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Katie Hoody.
New York Times Midi: “This Blows!” by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Trip Payne. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 217 by Adryel W. Robles Ojeda. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Toss It! by Dan Zarin.
Vox: Tax Time by Andrew J. Ries.
The Wall Street Journal: Closing Bell by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Six Pack #5 by Andrew J. Ries.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

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