daily links – Daily Crossword Links

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1130: “You’ll get yours yet.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
David Alfred Bywaters: Dimensional Instability by David Alfred Bywaters.
Gridlocked: ($) Movie Night by Brad LeBeau. Subscribe at link.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 133 by Jeff Linder.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #638 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Adrian Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Flow: ($) Doh! by Jess Rucks. iPad-exclusive app.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #945 — “Digital Programming” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Morning Brew: Home Free by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Mixed Drinks by brooke. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
Reason: Permanent Problem by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Synonymous Anonymous by Daniel Hrynick.
The Walrus: Flip the Bird by Craig Stowe.
Yahoo! Mini: Come Hang Out! 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: ($) This Is Totally Warped by Jeffrey Martinovic.
Los Angeles Times: by Rafael Musa. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Magazine: Extended Play by Matt Gaffney.
New York Times: ($) by Jim Quinlan.
New York Times Midi: Kindred Spirits by Avery Gee Katz and Aaron Gee.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 231 by Alan Cole. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Deep Dive by Wendy L. Brandes & Sally Hoelscher.
Vox: Moving Parts by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Standard-Bearers by Mike Shenk.

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 Gail Grabowski. 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 259 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.

Crossword Nexus: ($) Theotherapy (Acrostic) by Alex Boisvert. Patreon Subscription.
Garden Variety Puzzles: “Marching Bands #1” by Garden Variety Puzzles. .pdf, .rgz only
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

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

Friday, July 10, 2026

BEQ: Goode People by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: The Dark Side of Cute by Jack Scherban.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #21 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #636 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Chow Down by Benjamin Panico. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Mary Tobler. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) July 10, 2026 – “Three Body Problem” (themeless) by Bhupunn Ingpalangsrikul. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 10, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 10, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Former Dillon Panthers Cheerleader by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: To Play or Not to Play by .. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mine by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Green Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Fill Me In by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Mike Peluso. 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: ($) by Willa Angel Chen Miller.
New York Times Midi: Web Hits by Erik Agard.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 7/10/26 Unwet by Ron Ammirante. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) From Coast to Coast by Zachary Schiff. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Forever Vibes (Freestyle) by Elijah Acquah.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Let’s Change Places (contest) by Matt Gaffney.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday 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 Brad Wilber. 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.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 7/9/26 by Kyle Dolan. Subscribe at link.
The Crossword Centre: Crossword News July 2026 by Derek Harrison .pdf only
The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #328 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,055 by Brockwell.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Pooh and Pals by Martina Waluk.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #635 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #99 (7/9/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Darby Ratliff. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: July 9, 2026 by Sam Mattson.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Refilling the Tank, Weds. July 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) First to Last by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: You’re Too Wise by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Provincetown Independent: Americans Don’t Know Anything About Soccer by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Puzzmo™ by Matthew Stock. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 8 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, July 8 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Reinvention 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 Robin Stears. 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: ($) by Brad Wiegmann and Nat Wiegmann.
New York Times Midi: It’s Electric! by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, July 9, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 7/9/26 Head Count by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Intermissions by Paul and Heather Gearan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: “Like and Subscribe!” (Freestyle) by Jess Rucks.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Dress Code by Sam Koperwas & Jeff Chen.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. 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 258 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.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 706: Touchword 36 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,054 by Brendan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1129: “Let’s mix it up a bit.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Inteltainment: Themeless #169 by Stella Zawistowski.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #634 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Keep It Contained by Jeff Stillman. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Amanda Rafkin; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
AVCX+: ($) July 8, 2026 – “Remarkable Colors” by Kareem Ayas. Subscribe at link.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 8, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Break Camp by Trent H. Evans.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Refilling the Tank, Weds. July 8, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
MEOW: Weekly Meta
Muller Monthly Music Meta: July MMMM: Taken Aback by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
People Puzzler: She’s a Young Elle Woods by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Fellow Comrades by bob weisz. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rebecca Goldstein. Online only.
Slate: Midi by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Mini by K. Austin Collins.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Freebie Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski..
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jonathon Hales. 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: ($) by Mason Hyunjin Lee.
New York Times Midi: Meet Me in the Middle by Tom McCoy.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: Wednesday Crossword by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 7/8/26 Light the Candles by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Five Senses by Joe Marangell. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Right On! by Bill Conner.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Wall Street Journal: Don’t Give Up by Joe Marquez.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday 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
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.
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.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Grim Destruction by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,053 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

BEQ: Crossword #1902: Themeless Monday by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Nothing To It! by Jeanne D. Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: You Butter Believe by Jeff Linder.
LuterCross: PUZZLE 265 by Matthew Luter.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #633 by Queerty.
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: July 7, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Scott McMahon. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Keeping the Beat, Tues. July 7, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, July 6: We’re Halfway There by Peggy Sue Marlin. Subscribe at link.
Metas On A Tuesday: Weekly Meta
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Troubleshooting by Jack Murtagh.
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Promposal by Jack Murtagh.
Puzzmo: Two-Story Window by helen chen. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, July 6 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, July 6 by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Freebie 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 Matthew Luter. 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: ($) by Brad Lively.
New York Times Midi: Flexible Performers by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 7/7/26 Meal Plan by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) What a Slog! by Matthew Luter and Brian Callahan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: TLC by Matthew Luter.
Vox: by Juliana Tringali Golden
The Wall Street Journal: Playing Around by Brian Keller.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily 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 257 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.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #9.27 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Mad Dog Cryptics: Mad Dog Cryptic #32 by Terry Brennan.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.42 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,052 by Qaos.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

Monday, July 6, 2026

BEQ: Themeless Monday #884 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: The Ole Oak Tree by Crosswoods.
Apple News: ($) The Bird Is the Word by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: July 6, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Piece of Cake by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: I Might Be a Little Rusty, Mon. July 6, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Lil AVCX: ($) Snap Decisions by Anna Harkins. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Lift With Your Knees by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Weekly Meta
People Puzzler: She’s A Young Elle Woods by Shannon Rapp.
Puzzmo: Table Scraps by Will Eisenberg. Online only
Puzzmo: Crossbones by Adam S. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by rafa. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Tim Croce.
Slate: Mini by Quiara Vasquez.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Chanel Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
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 Katie Hale. 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: ($) by Alex Eaton-Salners.
New York Times Midi: Ozone by Paolo Pasco.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword by Elizabeth C. Gorski.
Newsday: Forest Finds by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Where’s the Remote? by Evan Kalish. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Oh, Gee! by Noelle Griskey.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
The Wall Street Journal: Overhead by Daniel Hrynick.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday 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
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.
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.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Touchword by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Cryptic Crossweird: ($) In Search of Lost Time by Adam Simon Levine. Patreon Subscription.
Monday Fills Acrostics: ($) Acrostic 280 by Dave Murchie.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #603: Quadruple Cross 7 .pdf only
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle 484 by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,051 by Caius.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

Sunday, July 5, 2026

7 down: fries with that? by 7down.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
M & M Crosswords: Rainbow of Fragrances by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: Happy 250th! by Mikey G.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday (Sunday) #59 – “I Literally Love Them!”, Volume 5 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
World of Crosswords: themeless 169 by Marya and Carla.
Apple News: ($) Vault Lines by Renee Thomason. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Rebecca Goldstein; edited by Kelsey Dixon.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 5, 2026 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Flow: ($) Eat Your Fiber by Stella Zawistowski. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Life Begins at 40, Thurs. July 2, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Puzzmo: Infinities and Beyond by Willa. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
QBurgh: Supergirl by QBurgh.
Slate: July 5 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: July 5 mini by Kiran Pandey.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Weekly Meta
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword by Madeline Kaplan. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITIES by Sheldon Polonsky. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Midi: by Bart Gold.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: July 5, 2026 – Wild in the City by Merl Reagle.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
New York Times: ($) Boxed Sets by Rich Katz.
New York Times Midi: Corner Stores by Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: 7/5/26 ON THE FARM: Keeping Busy in Various Ways by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only
Sporcle: Middle Ground by BeerRains. Online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 190 by Matthew Luter. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Scatterplots by Hoang-Kim Vu and Jessica Zetzman. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Potato Head by Zachary Edward-Brown, Jude White & Mishkin Filstrup.
Washington Post: Country Music by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday 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
Fast Company: 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.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

In Pursuit of Puzzles: Acrostic #21 by Jeanne Breen.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) Rows Garden by Juliana Tringali Golden. Purchase at link.

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

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

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
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Amanda Rafkin.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style (Mini) Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
Crossword Flow: ($) 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.

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 256 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
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Extra Bonus Shapeshifters by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

Friday, July 3, 2026

BEQ: Get in There by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #20 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Apple News: ($) Watch Your Language! by Jeremy Venook. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: July 3, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 3, 2026 by Kelsey Dixon.
Crossword Flow: ($) Conservation Success Story by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
People Puzzler: Five-Star Weekender by Patrick Merrell.
Puzzmo: Light Mist by Schmeel. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Rafa. Online only.
Slate: Crossword by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Mini by Nate Cardin.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Yahoo! Mini: Mini Crossword: Music to my Ears by Ori Brian. Online only.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
The Globe and Mail: Globe Mini by Jess Shulman.
Los Angeles Times: by Jay Silverman. 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: ($) by Barbara Lin.
New York Times Midi: Fit Check by Adrianne Baik.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 7/3/26 1776: The Musical by Jerry Clarkson. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Jump Up and Down by Aidan Deshong. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Cake Mix by Larry Snyder.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Shades of Difference by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday 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 Pam Amick Klawitter. 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.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

Mental Judo: A Cryptic Blog (11): Where in the World #7 by joeadultman
Out Of Left Field: ($) #327 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,049 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links:

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: July 2026 Monthly Contest: “State of Communication” by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Curiosities: Hidden Fears by Hannah Binney.
M & M Crosswords: Now You’re Cookin’ by Martina Waluk.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #7: “Going Out on a Limb” (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #632 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #631 by Queerty.
GenXword: The GenXword Mini #98 (7/2/26) #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online only
Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Katie Quimby. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: July 2, 2026 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Daily Beast: Life Begins at 40, Thurs. July 2, 2026 by Matt Gaffney.
Fireball: ($) Stink, Stank, Stunk by David Karp. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: I Am Here To Make Friends by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Puzzmo: Pie in the Sky by Alex Eaton-Salners. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Enrique. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 1 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, July 1 by Dan Kois.
STAT News: Mini Crossword by Rachel Fabi.
Vulture 10×10: The Pre-Presidential 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 Ella Dershowitz. 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: ($) by David J. Kahn.
New York Times Midi: A Little Help Here by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, July 2, 2026 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 7/2/26 Declaration Excerpt by Bill Weber. Online .pdf
Universal: ($) Open to Interpretation by Susan Gelfand. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Weekend Fun in the Sun (Freestyle) by Amanda Rafkin and Amie Walker.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Circular Reasoning by David Steinberg. Direct link to .puz.

Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Angela Kinsella Olson. 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: MEGA MINI 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.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 705: Pent Words 141 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #F: Shady Characters (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Sporcle: Daily Acrostic. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 30,048 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New Scientist: ($) Biweekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
Times UK Quick Cryptic: Daily Puzzle via The Globe and Mail

Support Daily Crossword Links

Check out the DCL’s staff recommendations from last week’s puzzles

Other American-style links:

Other Cryptic/Variety links: