Sunday, July 20, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Fancified Mayo + Some Announcements by Crosswoods.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 20, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
The Hub Crossword: ($) LGBTQIA+ by Joon Pahk. Patreon subscription.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Sage by Jeanne Breen.
Jeff’s Puzzles: In the Beginning by Jeff Linder.
M & M Crosswords: Noted Attraction by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: X Marks the Spot by Mikey G.
Puzzmo: Get Over It! by tearecs. Online only
Scientific American: On the Fly by Aimee Lucido.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: A Whole Different Animal (Meta) by Schmeel.
xwordmaxxing: [crosswordgirlsummer] themeless #1 by Adrienne Baik. 

Apple News: ($) Coin Return by Jared Goudsmit. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Kate Chin Park.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Properly Named by Kareem Ayas. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
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 Beast: The ’80s Called… Sun. Jul 20, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Angela Kinsella Olson. 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 Mini: Saturday, July 19, 2025 by Nate Cardin.
Sporcle: Out of This World by razorz. Online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: C’est le Puzzle by Pam Amick Klawitter. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: Double Header Letters by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) One, Two, Three, and Four of a Kind by Kelsey Blakley. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) Ten Point Spread by Michael Schlossberg.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: 7/20/25 OFF THE GROUND: By Various Means 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 142 by Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Changes of Scenery by Sam Cordes. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Fall Guy by Zachary Edward-Brown.
Washington Post: Going Through the Motions by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

The Browser: ($) Cryptic 231 by Viresh Ratnakar. Subscribe at link.

Azed Cryptic: 2767
Everyman Cryptic: 4106
Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Hindu Cryptic: ($) The Hindu Cryptic on Sunday .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
New York Times Variety: ($) Spiral by Will Shortz.

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Autostraddle: AF+ Crossword Is At the Salon by Rebecca Goldstein.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1030: “Snap out of it!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “Back and Forth They Go” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Shell Companies by kareemayas & Will Eisenberg. Online only
Reason: Dreamin’ by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Network Out-Age by Prasanna Keshava.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Robert Logan. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Cold Comfort by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday by Emily Carroll. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. 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
Morning Brew: Don’t Dilly-Dally by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: Pivot to Video by Andrew J. Ries.
The Walrus: Privileged Information by Jess Shulman.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Chandi Deitmer & Erik Agard. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: Spoiler Alert by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Opening Arguments by Lee Glickstein. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Erik Agard.
New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Lester Ruff. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 181 by Jim Quinlan. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: There Will Be Signs by Rebecca Goldstein.
The Wall Street Journal: Downward Dog by Paul Coulter. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Tortoiseshell Studio: Free Crushword Spiral 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: The Long and Winding Road by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .pdf.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1801: Whatever, Man by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 18, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Mini #2 by Jeanne Breen.
The New Dork Times: ($) Meet The Editor: Matt Dornbos! by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #7 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Know What I Mean? by chandi. Online only

Apple News: ($) Extremely Sweet by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Number 23 by Tarun Krishnamurthy. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, July 17, 2025 by Sarah Serota
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. 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
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Standoff Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
The Week: The Spin Room by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Tracy Gray. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Three by Fives by David J. Kahn. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Kelly Morenus.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, July 18, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 7/18/25 Daring Definition by Billie Truitt. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: by Steph Spadaccini.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Book Jackets by Stella Zawistowski. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Go With the Flow (Freestyle) by Rafael Musa.
The Wall Street Journal: Go Fourth and Prosper by Matt Gaffney. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Out Of Left Field: ($) Puzzle #277 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,750 by Enigmatist.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) For Your Ears Only by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 17, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Fireball: ($) Come From Behind by Alex Eaton-Salners. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Lead with the Lead by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Four-Letter Word by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 117 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Stay in the Loop by halle. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 7/17/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
xwordswithbabka: Two midis by Dan Schwartz.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Rafa Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Sushi Roll by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Feeling a Little Blue, Thurs. July 17, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Neville Fogarty. 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
Morning Brew: Nutella by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Blue Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Katie Hale & Doug Peterson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Sam Brody.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 7/17/25 Word Wise by Lin Josephson. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Second Helping by Sala Wanetick. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Twist and Shout (Freestyle?) by Amanda Rafkin.
The Wall Street Journal: Cheap Trick by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Team Crazy Cryptics: Puzzle No. 101: Rental Due by teamcrazymatt. Online.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,749 by Brummie.
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, July 16, 2025

A Crossword Rose: Themeless: Cool for the Summer by acommonrose.
Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Stopped Short by Kate Hawkins and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) July 16, 2025 – “Baloney Sandwiches” by Brian Callahan. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1029: “We’re number one!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 16, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Game Changers by Trent H. Evans.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Puns, Anagrams, and General Goofiness 2 by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #228: incredible, right? (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Mixed Doubles (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 116 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: The Sound of Silence by Sala. Online only

Apple News: ($) Mixed Signos by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
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: Wayback Wednesday by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: She’s Outstanding, Weds. July 16, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Balling Out by Games Editor.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. 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
Slate: Slate Midi: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Sam Cordes. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Alliterative People by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) “Puzzle Tov!” by Jack McInturff. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Jasin Cekinmez.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
Newsday: 7/15/25 Good as New by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Alien Invasion by Sam Brody. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Why Me? by Guilherme Gilioli.
The Wall Street Journal: Getaway Plans by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Arrow Licence 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 29,748 by Tramp.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1800: Themeless Monday by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 15, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Defector: ($) The Crossword, July 14: Quarterback Scramble by Maddy Ziegler. Subscribe at link.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Indelible by Jeanne Breen.
Lil AVCX: ($) Meet me at the beach? by K.J. Sarr. Subscribe at link.
LuterCross: Hop to It by Matthew Luter.
Metas On A Tuesday: Concentration (Meta) by benchen71.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 115 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: smash capitalism by Ada Nicolle. Online only
seaon’s puzzles: Minisonal #4 – Ctrl-Alt-Del by PitOfDespair – PiSquared.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) By the Book by Carina da Rosa. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: TV Tuesday by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: How Sweet It Is, Tues. July 15, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. 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
Morning Brew: Wayne by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Monday, July 14, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Monday, July 14, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Patrick Blindauer.
Vulture 10×10: The Atlanta Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Dan Kammann & Zhouqin Burnikel. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Gaming Names by Steven Kahn. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Daniel Britt.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by Aimee Lucido.
Newsday: 7/15/25 Sports Mistakes by Guilherme Gilioli. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Pub-Crawling by Tarun Krishnamurthy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Snap, Crackle and Pop by Dena R. Verkuil.
The Wall Street Journal: Turning Blue by Ryan Mathiason. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Garden Party: ($) Rows Garden #8.28 by Michael Blake. Subscribe at link.
Keynesian Cryptics: Temple of Doom by Jack H Keynes.
Outside The Box: ($) consonant companions by eric berlin. Subscribe at link.
Outside The Box: ($) Rows Garden #10.42 by joon pahk. Subscribe at link.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #G: Ghosting Whom? (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,747 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Monday, July 14, 2025

Bewilderingly: Episode Guide by Will Nediger.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crosswoods: Tour de France tour de force by Crosswoods.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 14, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
In Pursuit of Puzzles: Ring It! by Jeanne Breen.
Lil AVCX: ($) A Trip to the Zoo by Terry Sun. Subscribe at link.
Monday Fills: Themeless 141 by Dave Murchie.
Muggle Meta Mondays: Be Brief (Meta) by ajk.
The Puzzle Pit: Metal Monday #7 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Widespread Impact by brooke. Online only

Apple News: ($) Shore Thing by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Time for Bed by Rebecca Moore. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Movie Monday by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Going for the Double, Mon. July 14, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Neville Fogarty. 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
The Michigan Daily: The Sunday by Alex Warren and Talia Black. Online only
Slate: Slate Crossword: Sunday, July 13, 2025 by Tim Croce.
Slate: Slate Mini: Sunday, July 13, 2025 by Jasmeet Arora.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Half-Pipe Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Joseph McIntyre. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Turning Tail by Sean O.F. Smith. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Christina Iverson.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Monday, July 14, 2025 by Anna Shechtman.
Newsday: 7/14/25 Four Pairs by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Sidekick by Noelle Griskey. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Boundary Surveys by Erik Agard.
The Wall Street Journal: Season Opener by Mike Torch. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

BEQ Marching Bands: ($) Marching Bands #11.7 by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Subscribe at link.
Garden Variety Puzzles: Rows Garden 3 by Peter Baronowski. .pdf, .rgz only
Redhead64: PUZZLE #552: Diagramless Crossword 8 .pdf only
Steve’s Cryptic Crosswords: by Steve Townsend. Online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,746 by Vulcan.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 13, 2025 by Ada Nicolle.
The Hub Crossword: ($) My Initial Thoughts by Brendan Emmett Quigley. Patreon subscription.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Themeless 107 by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #227.5: the kitty and the doggy (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Gifted Gams by Martina Waluk.
Pun Of A Kind: That’s Sum Meal! by Mikey G.
Puzzmo: The View from Halfway Down by bewilderingly. Online only
Quid Pro: Summer Swoon by Andrew Anker.
Smooth Sailing Sunday: Block Buster (Meta) by DrTom.

Apple News: ($) Get Up and Go by Ross Trudeau & Jessie Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Soccer Medals by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sunday Funday by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Whole Lotta Love, Sun. July 13, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Mark McClain. 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 Mini: Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Sporcle: Online only
YourPuzzleSource: Weekly 15×15 by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: Sultans of Swing by Rebecca Goldstein. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
Merl Reagle Archives: Opera For Dogs by Merl Reagle.
New York Sun: ($) Noteworthy Reminder by Gary Steinmehl. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) Tunnel Vision by Brandon Koppy.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
Newsday: 7/13/25 GETTING TO YES: A Gradual Change of Mind by Winston Emmons. 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 141 by August Miller. Direct link to .puz.
Universal Sunday: Don’t Rock the Boat by Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Warming Up by Olivia Mitra Framke.
Washington Post: Archvillains by Evan Birnholz. Direct link to .puz.

The Browser: ($) Cryptic by Bryant White. Subscribe at link.

Azed Cryptic: 2767
Everyman Cryptic: 4106
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 and Jane Stewart.

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Autostraddle: AF+ Crossword Has a Few Tricks Up Its Sleeve by Darby Ratliff.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1028: “I hear you loud and clear.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
David Alfred Bywaters: Shrift by David Alfred Bywaters.
JKL Crosswords: It Never Did Run Smooth by Jesse Lansner.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #227: just like that (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #893 — “One If by Land” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Olio Grids: Get Cracking! by Brian Callahan & Geoffrey Schorkopf.
Puzzmo: What is this, a crossover episode? by Kate Hawkins. Online only
Reason: Before It Happens by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: The Woods by Bryant White.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Malaika Handa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
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: Smartypants Saturday by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Robin Stears. 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
Morning Brew: Turn Signal by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: Cover Letters by Will Nediger.
The Walrus: A Shot in the Arm by David Karp.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Kyle Dolan. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: No Such Animal by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Snorefest by Alan Olschwang. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Katie Hoody.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Matthew Sewell. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 180 by John McClung. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: That Escalated Quickly (Freestyle) by Boaz Moser.
The Wall Street Journal: Genuine Article by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Tales From The Cryptic: Cryptic Mini #000000120: “Seductive In A Cute Way” 5×11 by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online only

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, July 11, 2025

AVCX+: ($) July 11, 2025 – “From Smee to You” (themeless) – by David Litman. Subscribe at link.
BEQ: Shows With an “M-E” by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: July 11, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #11, 7/11/25 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Bloomer by Martina Waluk.
The Puzzle Pit: Themeless Friday #6 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Flying Off the Handle by Doug Peterson. Online only

Apple News: ($) Drink Mix by Mansi Kothari. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Net Worth by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, July 10, 2025 by Games Editor.
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
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries.
Vulture 10×10: The Steel Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
The Week: That’s on My List by Matt Gaffney. .pdf only
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Wayne Bergman. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by David J. Kahn. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by James McCarron.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, July 11, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 7/11/25 Canines by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: She’s the Queen of the Villa by Patrick Merrell.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Tear Off Sheets by Jay Silverman. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Starting Squad by Sala Wanetick.
The Wall Street Journal: Parts Inventory by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic July 10, 2025, by Katherine Bryant. Subscribe at link.
Out Of Left Field: ($) #276 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,744 by Pasquale.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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