Jason "Jac" Crabtree

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

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: Twister by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .pdf.

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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

Azed Cryptic: Cryptic
Everyman Cryptic: Cryptic
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) 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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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1099: “Stopped in your tracks.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #162 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by August Miller. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. 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: ($) Guilty Pleasures by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “A Return to Carnivorism” by Ben Chenoweth. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Metalworking by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Just Some Light Competition by Willa. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
Reason: Laugh Out Loud by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: It’s Not the Crime… by Frédérick Lavoie.
The Walrus: The Walrus Crossword May 2026 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: Assembly Required by Aaron M. Rosenberg and David Karp.
Los Angeles Times: by Kyle Dolan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: On a Scale of One to Ten by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Joe DiPietro. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Boaz Moser.
New York Times Midi: “Above Ground” by Sid Sivakumar.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Ben Zimmer. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 216 by Brian Callahan and Jess Rucks. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Veggie Sub (Freestyle) by Hannah Slovut-Einertson.
Vox: Side Trips by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Futile Position by Brendan Emmett Quigley & Ben Zimmer. Direct link to .puz.

Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: 111. A law unto myself by Māyā
JKL Crosswords: Captain Initially Assigned Harpooneer at Berth by Jesse Lansner
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1097: “What a buncha lugers!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 124 by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Tasty Dessert by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #520 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords mini #156 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Rafael Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #928 – “Downright Simple” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: First Dates by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Musical Tones by DenaRobin. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Rose Sloan. Online only
Reason: Even Less Visible Hand by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Battleship Bomb Squad by Joshua Palmer.
The Walrus: Hidden Figures by David Karp.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: The Weekender: The Puzzle That Can’t Be Solved by Jeffrey Martinovic and Will Nediger.
Los Angeles Times: by Erik Agard. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Wake-up Call by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Ending Up in Europe by Peter A. Collins. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Kameron Austin Collins.
New York Times Midi: Pictures in Pictures by Rena Cohen.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by David P. Williams. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 215 by Jess Rucks. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Feel-Good Movies by Brian Callahan.
Vox: Beware the March of Ides by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Inner Circles by David Alfred Bywaters. Direct link to .puz.

Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1095: “Giving you goosebumps.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #149: “What Do You Want?” (Patchwork) by Alex Boisvert
David Alfred Bywaters: Practice Phrases for the Aspirational by David Alfred Bywaters.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #514 by Queerty.
Southern Crosswords: southern crosswords #148 by michael.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Luter. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) Mealtime by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #927 — “Silent Films” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Exit by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Southpaws by Enrique. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword: 🐸 Make Them Laugh, Make Them Think by Rose Sloan. Online only
Reason: Da Subsidies by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Flying Under the Radar by Val Melius.
The Walrus: Gotta Keep ‘Em Separated by Ada Nicolle.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
The Globe and Mail Weekender: The Weekender: Starter Sets by Michèle Govier.
Los Angeles Times: by John Guzzetta. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Niche Publications by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Loverly Lady by Spencer and Eileen Pasero. Reissues from 2008.
New York Times: ($) by Fritz Juhnke.
New York Times Midi: “Per My Last Letter” by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
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