Jason "Jac" Crabtree

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1128: “Everything is fair game.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #153: Twice As Ice (Contest Crossword with Kelsey!) by Alex Boisvert & Kelsey Dixon
Gridlocked: ($) Themed #7: Birthday Bash by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
Jeff’s Puzzles: P(f)un With Food by Jeff Linder.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #944 —“There Were Signs” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Fit the Bill by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
Reason: We Hold These Truths by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: The Bank Heist by Bryant White.
The Walrus: Themeless by Emma Lawson.
Yahoo! Mini: Trailblazers 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: ($) To Coin a Phrase by Will Nediger.
Los Angeles Times: by Doug Peterson & Samuel A. Donaldson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Split Decision by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Midi: Firecrackers by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by S.N.. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 230 by Rebecca Goldstein and Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Home Sweet Home by David Steinberg.
Vox: Black and Fourth by Adesina O. Koiki.

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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

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The Globe and Mail: The Weekender Cryptic by Fraser Simpson
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Saturday, June 27, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Anagram Crossword 16 by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
David Alfred Bywaters: Let Me In by David Alfred Bywaters.
ghana7crosswords: themeless 52 by ghana7.
Pun Of A Kind: The Plot Thickens by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #624 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Katie Hoody. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) Ice Water by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Morning Brew: Copy That by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Garden Party by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
Reason: Let It Be by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Wearing a Disguise by Prasanna Keshava.
The Walrus: Cooler Heads by Barbara Olson.
Yahoo! Mini: Award-Winning 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: ($) Putting Two and Two Together by Frédérick Lavoie.
Los Angeles Times: by Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Crossing Swords by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Adrian Johnson.
New York Times Midi: Puttering Around by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by David P. Williams. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 229 by Joe Marangell. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Curtain Bangs by Amie Walker.
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The Wall Street Journal: Happy Birthday, USA! by Randolph Ross. Direct link to .puz.

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Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: This Might Be a Cryptic (ft. Anna Harkins!) by Frisco17.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1125: “Make a course correction.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #152: Sounds Healthy by Alex Boisvert

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Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) Running Late by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #942 — “We’re Back in Town” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Family Entertainment by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Bitcoin by bewilderingly. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
Reason: Happy Labor-Saving Day by Stella Zawistowski.
Scientific American: Looking to the Future by Aimee Lucido.
Spyscape: Eggplants by Bryant White.
The Walrus: The Handyman’s Tale by David Karp.
Yahoo! Mini: Come to a Decision 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: ($) They’ll Come Around by Emma Lawson.
Los Angeles Times: by Craig Stowe. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: You Need More Grains by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Katie Hoody.
New York Times Midi: Devil in Disguise by Hanh Huynh.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 228 by Bhupunn Ingpalangsrikul. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: It’s Hot in Here! (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
Vox: Skin in the Game by Andrew J. Ries.
The Wall Street Journal: Six-Packs by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1123: “I’m having a moment here.” by Tim Croce . .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #151: Act a Fool (Patchwork) by Alex Boisvert
David Alfred Bywaters: Dividends by David Alfred Bywaters.
Good Clues For People Who Love Bad Clues: Good Guesses, But Wrong – Something Different #4 by Frisco17.
Gridlocked: ($) I’ll Believe in Anything by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Right on Red by Jeanne D. Breen.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #611 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #246 by michael.
Westwords: Westwords 2026 Preview Puzzle by Rebecca Goldstein. Register at link to access
Apple News: ($) by Alexandra Doumani & Adrian Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Erica Hsiung Wojcik; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “Take a Little off Around the Edges” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Blood Ties by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Ahoy Me Hearties! by Doug Peterson & erik. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
Reason: Great in Britain by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Bearing Arms by Madison Shultz.
The Walrus: The Walrus Crossword by Emma Lawson.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by tktktk. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: ($) Hockey Night in Canada by Carina da Rosa.
Los Angeles Times: by Kyle Dolan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Finish Strong by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Ryan McCarty.
New York Times Midi: They’re Lit! by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by David P. Williams. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 227 by Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: A Twist in the Tale by Kapil Mehta.
Vox: Ethical Consumption by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Her Remixes by Alex Bajcz. Direct link to .puz.

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Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

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Saturday, June 6, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1121: “Get it before it’s gone.” by Tim Croce, . .pdf, .puz only
Gridlocked: ($) Pack Mentality by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #603 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #239 by michael.
Westwords: Westwords 2026 Preview Puzzle by Rebecca Goldstein. Register at link to access

Apple News: ($) by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Ada Nicolle.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #940 — “Shady Business” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Scripps Spelling Bee by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: You Get the Idea by Amie Walker. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Halle Pollack. Online only
Reason: It’s All Relative by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Safe and Sound by Bryant White.
The Walrus: Let’s Go on Vacation (themeless) by Emma Lawson.
Yahoo! Mini: Winter Sports 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: ($) Shrinking Back by Will Nediger.
Los Angeles Times: by August Miller. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: We Get Letters by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Daniel Bodily.
New York Times Midi: Fun With Numbers and Letters by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by S.N.. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 226 by Mike Graczyk. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Do You Still Love Me? (Freestyle) by Adrian Johnson.
Vox: “Reclaiming My Time” by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Double Duty by Vasu Seralathan. Direct link to .puz.

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Saturday, May 30, 2026

APIHMinis: by Sid Sivakumar.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1119: “Clean that up!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #150: Flying Colors by Alex Boisvert
David Alfred Bywaters: Something Fishy by David Alfred Bywaters.
Gridlocked: ($) Movie Trailers by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #597 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #232 by michael.
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Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) Shoop, Shoop Ba-Doop by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Morning Brew: Report Card by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: They pay you for that? by Mikey G. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
Reason: Going Going Gone by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Country Mix by Zachary Edward-Brown.
The Walrus: Maplewashing by Craig Stowe.
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: ($) See You Later, Alligator by Mark MacLachlan.
Los Angeles Times: by Alan Levin. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Kitchen Switchin’ by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Malaika Handa and Erik Agard.
New York Times Midi: Dream Scenario by Kareem Ayas.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by David P. Williams. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 225 by Kareem Ayas and Geoffrey Schorkopf. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Teenagers With Attitude by Amie Walker & Brian Callahan.
Vox: Play Faire by Patrick Blindauer.
The Wall Street Journal: Bread Shtick by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Direct link to .puz.

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

APIHMinis: by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1117: “The truth comes out!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 129 by Jeff Linder.
Pun Of A Kind: Grade Inflation by Mikey G.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #590 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #225 by michael.
Apple News: ($) by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
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The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) You Called? by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Morning Brew: Two Steps Back by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: A Brotherly Bite by Stella Zawistowski. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Leo Tsai. Online only
Reason: New Left and Right by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: The Three-Pipe Problem by Bryant White.
The Walrus: The Name Game by Barbara Olson.
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: ($) Throw Some Shade by David Karp.
Los Angeles Times: by Rafael Musa. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Think First by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Kameron Austin Collins.
New York Times Midi: You Can Call Me … by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Kate Chin Park. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 224 by Adrian Johnson and Alexandra Doumani. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Night Shift by Mark Budovitch.
Vox: Al-Generated Content by Andrew J. Ries.
The Wall Street Journal: Doling Out by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

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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.

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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
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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
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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.

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 Alan Olschwang. 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 231 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.

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