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Friday, October 10, 2025

BEQ: Ladies First by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 10, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
The Griddy: Aces Wild by Devin McIntyre.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Crushing It (Crushword Spiral #1) by Jeanne Breen.
Puzzmo: Food Chain by Henry Lin-David. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #367 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #366 by Queerty.
Washingtonian: The Washingtonian Crossword by Patrick Blindauer.

Apple News: ($) Abracadabra! by K.J. Sarr. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Stella Zawistowski.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
The Daily Princetonian: Old Nassau by Kiran Reddy. Online only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 165 (10/10/25) by Monet Shum.
Fordham Observer: Friday, October 10 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The University Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Garden of Eden by Naomika Raveendran.
The Week: Eyes on the Prize by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Shannon Rapp & Will Eisenberg. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Fall Guys of the ’70s by David J. Kahn. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Colin Adams.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: Friday, October 10 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 10/10/25 Creative Capitalist by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Double-O Handsome by Robyn Weintraub.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Doug Peterson. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
The Times Ponder: ($) Daily Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Market Force by Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Just for Starters by Bill Conner.
The Wall Street Journal: Sent Tens by Matt Gaffney. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

The Crossword Centre: Crossword News October 2025 by Derek Harrison .pdf only
The Enigma: Various puzzles in each issue. National Puzzler’s League membership required.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #289 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,822 by Fed.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Echo Location by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crafty Crosswords: in the meantime… by lila goldenberg
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 9, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Crossworms: croctober #8: sue-perpower by Franci Dimitrovska
Elliot’s Puzzles: Insert Here by Elliot’s Puzzles. Online at Crosswordr.
Elliot’s Puzzles: V Lines by Elliot’s Puzzles. Online at Crosswordr.
Elliot’s Puzzles: O The Places You’ll Go! by Elliot’s Puzzles. Online at Crosswordr.
Elliot’s Puzzles: The B’s Knees by Elliot’s Puzzles. Online at Crosswordr.
Fireball: ($) Silent Partner (Fireball Crosswords) by Alex Eaton-Salners. Subscribe at link.
The Griddy: You Can’t See Me by Devin McIntyre.
Jonesin’: “Verbal Playground”–it’s themeless time again. by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Slug Acceleration by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: 147 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Fatelines by Hannah Slovut-Einertson. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #365 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #364 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 10/9/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Ryan Judge. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/09/2025 by Anna Steel.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Weapon of Choice, Thurs. Oct. 9, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, October 9, 2025 by Games Editor.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Crossword: Cosmic Crosses by Jasmine White.
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 9 (Mini) by Ana Winston.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Zen garden by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 by Ben Zimmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The MI5 Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Made to Make by Sarah Tong.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Dan Caprera. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Freddie Cheng.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: October 9, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 10/9/25 Timeout by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Shadow Puppets by Jay Silverman. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Spin Jobs by Sala Wanetick.
The Wall Street Journal: Joint Venture by Seth Bisen-Hersh. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 669: Letravex 2 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,821 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.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

AVCX+: ($) October 8, 2025 – “Orientation Centers” by K.J. Sarr. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Club 72: Freestyle 1052: “You almost sold me.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 8, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Rec Center by Trent H. Evans.
MEOW: Middle Ground (Meta) by DrTom.
Muller Monthly Music Meta: October MMMM: You Should See the Other Guy! by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
Puzzmo: Hardly Fine Motor Skills by bob weisz. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #363 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #362 by Queerty.
Trash Panda Puzzles: 158: It’s a Zoo (Mostly-Mini) by Jason “Jac” Crabtree

Apple News: ($) Negative Correlation by Chandi Deitmer. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Stella Zawistowski.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/08/2025 by Anna Steel.
The Columbia Spectator: Around the world by Ananya Govindarajan.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Double Crossed by Tarun Krishnamurthy. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Games People Play, Weds. Oct. 8, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: TV Time! by Games Editor.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 164 (10/8/25) by Jeffrey Broms.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, October 8 (Mini) by Ruchi Kumbalaparambil.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
The Rice Thresher: Primetime Disasters by Thomas Lu.
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Canine Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Creative Thinkers by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Amie Walker & Amanda Rafkin. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Head Strong by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) United Nations by David R. Kwong. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Daniel Trujillo Diaz.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
The New Yorker: Wednesday, October 8 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: 10/8/25 Fanciful Transport by Prasanna Keshava. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Conversation Pieces by Sala Wanetick and Greg Snitkin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Odds and Ends by Alex Eaton-Salners.
The Wall Street Journal: Crossing Paths by Robert S. Gard. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Addled Lion by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,820 by Pasquale.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

BEQ: Themeless Monday #845 by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Puzzle 1 by David Quarfoot. Competitors have all week to complete the puzzle. Late registrants welcome.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 7, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, Oct. 6: I’m A Dead Man by Erica Wojcik, Chandi Deitmer, and Kate Hawkins. Subscribe at link.
Lil AVCX: ($) Just One Away from a Bingo by Brian Callahan. Subscribe at link.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #240: ??? (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: Have I Got Some Stories for You by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Preparing Beans (Meta) by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 146 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Fit for Royalty by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #361 by Queerty.
xwordswithbabka: Greetings from… by Dan Schwartz.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Adam Aaronson.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/07/2025 by Anna Steel.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Jasmeet Arora. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Keeping Up with Mr. Cavill, Tues. Oct. 7, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, October 7, 2025 by Games Editor.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, October 7 (Mini) by Ana Winston.
Fordham Observer: Monday, October 6 (Mini) by Ana Winston.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Put on a Happy Face by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 by K. Austin Collins.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer.
Vulture 10×10: The Leave Me Alone Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : The Dog Whisperer by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Matthew Stock & Mark Valdez. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Film Flam by Sarah Keller. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Corry Cropper.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: October 7, 2025 by Paolo Pasco.
Newsday: 10/7/25 Needle Holders by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Sound Bites by Tarun Krishnamurthy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Go Touch Grass! (Freestyle) by Jess Rucks & Ann Hagerty.
The Wall Street Journal: Play it for Laughs by Gary Cee. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.40 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: Free Port by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #11.6 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,819 by Carpathian.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Monday, October 6, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 6, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Lil AVCX: ($) No Filter by Sally Hoelscher. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Henceforth by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Disconnected (Meta) by Bird Lives.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #18 – Themeless by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Strong Female Protagonist by Danielle. Online only
Puzzmo: Parting Ways by Sala. Online only
Puzzmo: Mini Crossword by Brooke Husic. Online only

Apple News: ($) Three Sisters Growing Up by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Billboard: by Stella Zawistowski.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/06/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
The Columbia Spectator: Star power by Olivia Barbieri.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Only You by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Look Down, Sun. Oct. 5, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, October 6, 2025 by Lucy Van Meir.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
The Daily Princetonian: Twice the Sweets by Luke K. Schreiber. Online only
The Dartmouth: Angling Season by Mateo Suarez.
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 163 (10/6/25) by Emily Lutzker.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
The Michigan Daily: The Sunday by Tiffany Zhou. Online only
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer
Vulture 10×10: The Octagon Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : STEM-bot by Naomika Raveendran.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago-Style Crossword by Kelsey Dixon.
Los Angeles Times: by Agnes Davidson & Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) You Are What You Wear by Mark Feldman. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Hannah Binney.
New York Times Midi: by Ian Livengood.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, October 6, 2025 by Kameron Austin Collins.
Newsday: 10/6/25 Get a Grip by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Stylish Bravo Favorite by Adam Auriemma.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Chemistry Set by Philip Wolfe. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Adorkable (Freestyle) by Amie Walker & Amanda Rafkin.
The Wall Street Journal: Earth Movers by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Outside the Fox – Triple Crown Fox Derby #4 (October 6-19, 2025) – Touchword by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Marching Bands #11.13 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Pets in Hats by Ryan Patrick Smith. Patreon Subscription.
koha xw: Stay In Your Lane by koha.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Cryptic 4 – No longer thoughtful? Dear! by Jeff Linder.
Redhead64: PUZZLE #564: The Block List 7 .pdf only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: Puzzle 445 by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,818 by Vulcan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Mini by Chicago Maroon Crossword Team.
Crosswoods: Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary by Crosswoods.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
The Hub Crossword: ($) Every Second Counts by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Career Aspirations by Jeanne Breen.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #239.5: wouldn’t that be nice? (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Everything’s Better With Bacon by Martina Waluk.
Puzzmo: on & on & on by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Chain Letters (Meta) by Barbara Koehler.
World of Crosswords: themeless 160 by Marya and Carla.

Apple News: ($) Shh, It’s Starting by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by K. Austin Collins.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini by Olivia Barbieri.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini by Rich Vigliotti.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Look Down by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Premier Crossword: by Frank Longo. .pdf, online only.
Slate: Slate Midi by Nate Cardin.
Sporcle: In Pieces by loesje11. Online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: “IT’S NOT LIKE THAT” by Zachary David Levy. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: Bloomers I’d Like To See by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior [TESTMATCHES] by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) All Too Wise by John Kugelman.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: CARRIED AWAY: With Service 132-Across by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
TV Crossword: Weekly Puzzle. .pdf, online only
Universal: ($) Themeless Sunday 153 by Geoffrey Schorkopf and Rafael Musa. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Where Did I Go? by Kareem Ayas and Will Eisenberg. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Rose Cuttings by Neil Shook.
Washington Post: Secret Admirer by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

1Across: Forest Folk by Sowmya. .pdf, online.
The Browser: ($) #241 by Larry Kline. Subscribe at link.
Redhead64: ANSWERS: Flower Power 9 .pdf only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Acrostic by David Balton & Jane Stewart.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 11 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Club 72: Freestyle 1051: “It finally clicked.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossword Nexus Blog: Puzzle #140: Finishing Blow (Crushword Spiral) by Alex Boisvert
Crossworms: croctober 2025 – week one puzzles by Franci Dimitrovska
David Alfred Bywaters: It Adds Up by David Alfred Bywaters.
Elliot’s Puzzles: Cats? by Elliot’s Puzzles. Online at Crosswordr.
The Griddy: Aldi Small Things by Devin McIntyre.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 113 by Jeff Linder.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “Eight for Eight” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 145 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Pocket Squares: Lost in the sauce by Jasper Davidoff.
Puzzmo: Go With the Flow(er) by Priyanka Sethy & Rajiv Sethy. Online only
Reason: Cost of Doing Business by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Change Agents by Prasanna Keshava.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kelsey Dixon. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Fishes by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Prasanna Keshava.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Rise and Shine by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: Solve for X by Will Nediger.
The Walrus: Listening to our Bodies by Emma Lawson.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by August Miller. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: Just Follow the Directions by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) A Solution to the Question by Ashish Vengsarkar. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Ryan McCarty.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Lars G. Doubleday. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 192 by Lin Josephson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mr. Bond by Kapil Mehta.
The Wall Street Journal: The Old One-Two by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Cryptic Crossweird: ($) Set in Chicago by Momes, Dob Olino, & Bob Weisz. Patreon Subscription.
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Bonus Wry Tangles by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Crossword: Polymath .pdf only
Financial Times: FT Weekend Magazine Crossword .pdf only
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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Friday, October 3, 2025

AVCX+: ($) October 3, 2025 – “Why Do We Cry When It’s the Onions That Are Getting Hurt?” (themeless) by Kate Chin Park. Subscribe at link.
BEQ: As Per Unusual by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 10 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 3, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Hit For The Cycle by Jeanne Breen.
M & M Crosswords: Ethnic Ties by Martina Waluk.
Puzzmo: Shock Waves by Ben Zimmer. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #360 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #359 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #358 by Queerty.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #357 by Queerty.

Apple News: ($) Surround Sound by Tarun Krishnamurthy. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/03/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Matthew Luter. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Lynn Lempel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, October 2, 2025 by Lucy Van Meir.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 162 (10/3/25): Countdown to Craziness 3 by Emily Lutzker.
Fordham Observer: Friday, October 3 (Mini) by Jasmine White.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Taylor’s Version Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
WashU Student Life : Your Move edited by Rena Cohen.
The Week: Then Things Escalated by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Alan Southworth. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Class Divisions by Peter A. Collins. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Rebecca Goldstein and Rafael Musa.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: Working for Tips by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: More Than a Weatherman by Shannon Rapp.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Nate Cardin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Soft Launch by Jake Halperin. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Stick With It! by Agnes Davidson & Zhouqin Burnikel.
The Wall Street Journal: Time Think by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #288 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,816 by Brockwell.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: In Search of a Colorful Metaphor by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 9 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Reverse Psychology by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 2, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 182 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
The Griddy: One Weird Trick For Scoring by Devin McIntyre.
Jonesin’: Alphabetically Correct by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Ethnic Ties by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 144 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Don’t Worry, Be Happy by erik. Online only
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #356 by Queerty.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 10/2/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kavin Pawittranon and Nijah Morris. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/02/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Ada Nicolle. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Peter Wentz. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Party of the Century, Weds. Oct. 1, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Thursday, October 2 (Mini) by Beni Cwiakala.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Marshmallowy by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Dramione Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Rhythm and Blues by Julie Kassin.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Tara Holland. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) P.C. Language by Justin Smith. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Aidan Deshong.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 2, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 10/2/25 Science Paper by Bruce Key. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Kate Hawkins. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Professional Chic by Kevin Bhavsar. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Bi-Ble Reading by Jake Halperin.
The Wall Street Journal: Moveable Feast by Ben Zimmer. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic by Adam Cohen. Subscribe at link.
The Gnomon: Issue #3, October 2025 by Andy Yingst. Subscribe at link.
TLMB: Sausage by The Void .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,815 by Maskarade.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: “In Search of a Colorful Metaphor” by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
Ashley’s Crosswords: “Turkish Delight” (5×5 — September 30 2025) by Ashley Wong.
AVCX+: ($) October 1, 2025 AV Classic Themeless #84 by Victor Schmitt. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
The Chicago Maroon: Daily Minis – 8 by Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis.
Club 72: Freestyle 1050: “What to wear?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: October 1, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Easy As… by Trent H. Evans.
The Griddy: Mad About Saffron by Devin McIntyre.
Inteltainment: Themeless #149 by Stella Zawistowski.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #239: you can tell me! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Memorial Hall Library: Hard to Do by Dean.
MEOW: House Hunters (Meta) by Darth.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #10: How Peculiar… (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Puzzmo: What (is) a drag? by Mikkel Snyder. Online only
Puzz-up: High Hopes by Laura Taylor Kinnel.
Queerty: Queerty Crossword #355 by Queerty.

Apple News: ($) Middle Management by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Amie Walker. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 10/01/2025 by Olivia Barbieri.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… Tues. Sept. 30, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Paired Up by Miguel Tsang.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Duke Chronicle: Mini Crossword 161 (10/1/25): Countdown to Craziness 2 by Jeffrey Broms.
Fordham Observer: Wednesday, October 1 (Mini) by Mailea Sass.
Fordham Observer: Tuesday, September 30 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
Fordham Observer: Monday, September 29 (Mini) by Emaan Ehtasham.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Rice Thresher: Empty-headed by Stephan Hatem.
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Disguise Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Would You Like Fries With That? by Rena Cohen.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Katherine Simonson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Winging It by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Letter Perfect by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Neville Fogarty.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: It’s a Mystery by Chandi Deitmer.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 10/1/25 Make Some Noise by Zachary Edward-Brown. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
SFGATE California Mini Crossword: Mini Crossword by Amanda Rafkin. Online only.
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Texas Monthly: State of Confusion by Brandon Koppy.
Universal: ($) Predictive Text by Prasanna Keshava. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: In-Flight Meal by Noelle Griskey.
The Wall Street Journal: High Style by Margot Kohn & Paul Hudes. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Beastly Battle by Ben Robinson Online only
The Crossword Centre: October 2025 Like Two-Tone by Yimin by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #10: How Peculiar… (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Puzzle Tome: First (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
The Rackenfracker: Sixes and Sevens by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle
Square Chase: ($) Fair Fare (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,814 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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