Friday, March 21, 2025

AVCX+: ($) March 21, 2025 – “Hit the Griddy” (themeless) by Adam Levav. Subscribe at link.
BEQ: CROSSWORD #1767: Is This Thing On? by Brendan Emmett Quigley. .puz, .pdf, online.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 21, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon. .pdf, online.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #211: miau! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Marabou & Piazzi by Martina Waluk. .pdf, online.
Puzzmo: Du mußt dein Leben ändern by Dob Olino & brooke. Online.
zerofiftyone: “Pet Theory” 💡 by Ben Wilson. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) No Outside Food by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco. .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online
Crossword Flow: ($) Legends by Katja Brinck. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Emily Carroll. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Angela Kinsella Olson. App Store | Google Play, online.
Duke Chronicle: Mini 131 (3/21/25) by Ben Matz. .puz, .pdf, online.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online.
Slate: Slate Midi. Online, .pdf.
Slate: Slate Mini: Friday, March 21, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, online.
Vulture 10×10: The Mirror Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. .pdf, online.
WashU Student Life : To Infinity and Beyond by Alex Nickel. Online.
The Week: Speaking of Arabic by Matt Gaffney. .pdf.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas. .pdf, online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
Los Angeles Times: by Tracy Gray. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Jeffrey Harris. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by Boaz Moser and Jacob Reed. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson. Online, app.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, March 21, 2025 by Mollie Cowger. .pdf, online.
Newsday: 3/21/25 Change of a Quarter by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Former ‘Orange’ Star by Patrick Merrell. .pdf, online.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Colin Thomas. Online.
Universal: ($) First Things First by Owen Bergstein. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: Cut Class by Michael Drusedum & Jason Reuben. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: Put a Little Spin on the Ball by Matt Gaffney. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 03/20/25 by Jess Shulman. Subscribe at link.
The Crossword Centre: Crossword News March 2025 by Derek Harrison .pdf
Out Of Left Field: ($) Puzzle #260 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,648 by Kite. .pdf, online.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.

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Friday, March 14, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1765: Switching Sides by Brendan Emmett Quigley. .puz, .pdf, online.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 14, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon. .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Service Entrance by Trent H. Evans. .pdf, online.
Harvard Independent: Cross Your Fingers by Harvard Independent. .pdf, online.
M & M Crosswords: It’s That Time Again by Martina Waluk. .pdf, online.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 71 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: I dissent! by DenaRobin. Online.
zerofiftyone: “Weird Flex” 💪🏾 by Ben Wilson. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) PCs by Rena Cohen. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco. .pdf, online.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 03/14/2025 by Rich Vigliotti. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online
Crossword Flow: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Peter Wentz. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Today never ends… by Eric G. Berman. .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, online.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online.
Slate: Slate Mini: Friday, March 14, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Slate: Slate Mini: Friday, March 14, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, online.
Vulture 10×10: The Photographer Puzzle by Malaika Handa. .pdf, online.
The Week: No Relation by Matt Gaffney. .pdf.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas. .pdf, online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
Los Angeles Times: by Matt Revis. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Sun: ($) The Sound of Music by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by Brandon Koppy. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano. Online, app.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, March 14, 2025 by Kate Chin Park. .pdf, online.
Newsday: 3/14/25 Rival’s Remark by Stan Newman. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Impressive Impressionist by Steph Spadaccini. .pdf, online.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Colin Thomas. Online.
Universal: ($) Split Up by Dylan Schiff. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: Picture Frame by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: Watch It! by Mike Shenk. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

Out Of Left Field: ($) Puzzle #259 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,642 by Vlad. .pdf, online.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.

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Friday, March 7, 2025

AVCX+: ($) March 7, 2025 – “Holiday Movies” (themeless) – by Will Nediger. Subscribe at link.
BEQ: CROSSWORD #1763: Watering Holes by Brendan Emmett Quigley. .puz, .pdf, online.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: March 7, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon. .pdf, online.
Half-Baked Puzzles: Puzzle #106: Front Loaded by Matt Forest. .puz, .pdf, online.
Harvard Independent: Meltdown by Harvard Independent. .pdf, online.
Puzzmo: I’m putting my foot down by jasper davidoff. Online.
zerofiftyone: “Scorched Earth” 🔥 by Ben Wilson. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) Luminaries by Blaire Hassett. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco. .pdf, online.
The Columbia Spectator: Niche Theme Friday: Gabriel García-Márquez by Richard Vigliotti. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Ada Nicolle. 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 Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, online.
The Daily Princetonian: Saying Double (Mini) by Andrea Brinson. Online.
Duke Chronicle: Mini 128 (3/7/25) by Ben Matz. .puz, .pdf, online.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online.
Slate: Slate Midi: Friday, March 7, 2025 by Ben Zimmer. Online, .pdf.
Slate: Slate Mini: Friday, March 7, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, online.
Vulture 10×10: The Ice World Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. .pdf, online.
WashU Student Life : Grocery Run by Alex Nickel. Online.
The Week: Kentucky Derby by Matt Gaffney. .pdf.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas. .pdf, online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
Los Angeles Times: by Julius Tausig. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Sun: ($) C Change by Alan Arbesfeld. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by Malaika Handa. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano. Online, app.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, March 7, 2025 by Mollie Cowger. .pdf, online.
Newsday: 3/7/25 Change of Venue by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Plays the Elder Bear by Robyn Weintraub. .pdf, online.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Colin Thomas. Online.
Universal: ($) Me First by Gary Larson and Amy Ensz. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: Broken Bats by Stella Zawistowski. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: Sail On, O Ship of State! by Matt Gaffney. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

Out Of Left Field: ($) Puzzle #258 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.
TLMB: Touting by The Void .pdf, online.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,636 by Boatman. .pdf, online.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: Blood Lines by Emma Oxford. .puz, .pdf
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
Club 72: Freestyle 991 by Tim Croce. .puz, .pdf.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle. .pdf, online.
The Daily Princetonian: Hidden Treats by Arnav Ratna. Online.
Lexicon Devil: Colorful Character (meta) by rickybillingsgate. .puz, .pdf, online.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Programming…” (Meta) by Erik Agard. Subscribe at Patreon.
Memorial Hall Library: A Plethora of Pen Names. .pdf, online.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #3: What’s On His Playlist? (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein. .puz, online.
Puzzmo: Good Vibes by Olivia Mitra. Online.
Reason: Right and Writer by Stella Zawistowski. .pdf, online.
Spyscape: Enter by Katie Walenta. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kate Chin Park. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini by Reda Shaikh. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, online.
Frank Virzi: Mini #149 (5×5) by Frank Virzi. Online at Crosswordr.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
Vox: In Like a Lion … by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, online.
The Walrus: Make Good by Emma Lawson. .pdf, online.
WashU Student Life : Backward and Forward by Rena Cohen. Online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
CNN: Daily Puzzle by Patrick Blindauer. Online.
Los Angeles Times: by Ed Sessa. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Magazine: Drinking Games by Matt Gaffney. .pdf, online.
New York Sun: ($) Funny Paper Names by Tony Orbach. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by Ryan Judge. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: And the Oscar Goes to… by Christina Iverson. Online, .pdf, .puz.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano. Online, app.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Doug Peterson. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Ali Gascoigne. Online.
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 163 by Amie Walker and Darby Ratliff. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: Shuffle Dance by Catherine Cetta. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: Do It! by Kevin Christian. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

Beneath The Surface: Beneath The Surface Cryptic #29 (midi) by Kyle Dolan. .puz, .pdf, online.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #3: What’s On His Playlist? (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein. .puz, online.
Puzzle Tome: Options (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Square Chase: ($) Pulling Strings (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Marching Bands by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
Financial Times: FT Crossword: Polymath .pdf.
Financial Times: FT Weekend Magazine Crossword .pdf.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.
WSJ Variety: Rows Garden by Patrick Berry. .pdf.

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Friday, February 28, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1761: No Loose Ends by Brendan Emmett Quigley. .puz, .pdf, online.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
Crosswoods: Supporter Bonus by Crosswoods. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: February 28, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon. .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Salt Shakers by Trent H. Evans. .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: February 28, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon. .pdf, online.
Harvard Independent: Cross the Globe by Harvard Independent. .pdf, online.
Puzzmo: You Aught-a Know by chandi. Online.
zerofiftyone: “Flash Drive” 💾 by Ben Wilson. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) Un-Break My Heart by Will Nediger. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco. .pdf, online.
The Columbia Spectator: Niche Theme Friday: Java Edition by Reda Shaikh. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Adesina O. Koiki. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, February 28, 2025 by Miguel Tsang. .pdf, online.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, online.
The Daily Princetonian: With Flying Colors (Mini) by Wade Bednar. Online.
Duke Chronicle: Mini 125 (2/28/25) by Ben Matz. .puz, .pdf, online.
Frank Virzi: Mini #148 (5×5) by Frank Virzi. Online at Crosswordr.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online.
Slate: Slate Midi: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 by Nancy Serrano-Wu. Online, .pdf.
Slate: Slate Mini: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, online.
Vulture 10×10: The Oxygen Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. .pdf, online.
WashU Student Life : Fun Fact by Alex Nickel. Online.
The Week: Kentucky Derby by Matt Gaffney. .pdf.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas. .pdf, online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
CNN: Daily Puzzle by Patrick Blindauer. Online.
Los Angeles Times: by Wendy L. Brandes. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Sun: ($) Six Bars by Gary Steinmehl. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by Michael Lieberman. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood. Online, app.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, February 28, 2025 by Andy Kravis. .pdf, online.
Newsday: 2/28/25 Good Day by S.N.. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: ‘No Shoes, No Shirt’ Singer by Patrick Merrell. .pdf, online.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Colin Thomas. Online.
Universal: ($) Star Critters by Seth Bisen-Hersh. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: Half-Baked by Li Ding. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: End Products by Mike Shenk. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

The Crossword Centre: March 2025 Prize Puzzle RR XVII Round Up by Derek Harrison .pdf
Out Of Left Field: ($) #257 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,630 by Brockwell. .pdf, online.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Ashley’s Crosswords: Honey Lemon by Ashley Wong. .jpz, .puz, .pdf, online.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Dinner Combos by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: February 27, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik. .pdf, online.
Fireball: ($) Spelling Errors by Patrick Berry. Subscribe at link.
Jeff’s Puzzles: … That’s All Folks! by Jeff Linder. .puz, .pdf, online.
Jonesin’: Pizza and a Movie by Matt Jones. .puz, .pdf, online.
M & M Crosswords: Purring Package of Perfection by Martina Waluk. .pdf, online.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Midi 12 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: The Proof Is in the Mail by brooke. Online.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 2/27/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Real Puzzling Stuff: Godzilla + the Palais Garnier (Themeless, 2/26/25) by Ryan Patrick Smith. .pdf, online.
Wordgarbler: A rich beverage by Chris Piuma. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Jess Rucks. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco. .pdf, online.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 02/27/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Joe Rodini. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Andy Kravis. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: He’s Off to Be the Wizard, Thurs. Feb. 27, 2025 by Matt Gaffney. .pdf, online.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, February 27, 2025 by Miguel Tsang. .pdf, online.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, online.
The Daily Princetonian: Action Man (Mini) by Wade Bednar. Online.
Frank Virzi: Mini #147 (5×5) by Frank Virzi. Online at Crosswordr.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online.
Slate: Slate Midi: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Slate: Slate Mini: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Vox: by Will Nediger. .pdf, online.
WashU Student Life : The Count by Rena Cohen. Online.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas. .pdf, online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
CNN: Daily Puzzle by Patrick Blindauer. Online.
Los Angeles Times: by Doug Peterson. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Sun: ($) Internal Organs by Ben Tausig. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by David Steinberg. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano. Online, app.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, February 27, 2025 by Mollie Cowger. .pdf, online.
Newsday: 2/27/25 How’s the Team? by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by John Halpern. Online.
Universal: ($) Second Choice by Noelle Griskey. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: Ashfall by Janice Luttrell. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: Make a Long Story Short by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Acrostic #4 by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, .jpz
A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 637: Codewords 31 by Grant Fikes. .pdf.
Tales From The Cryptic: Drinks All Around by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,629 by Brummie. .pdf, online.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.
New Scientist: ($) Biweekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.

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Friday, February 21, 2025

AVCX+: ($) February 21, 2025 – “Seeking Joy” (themeless) by Rebecca Goldstein. Subscribe at link.
BEQ: CROSSWORD #1759: Letters From the “Heart” by Brendan Emmett Quigley. .puz, .pdf, online.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: February 21, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon. .pdf, online.
Harvard Independent: Cross-troversy by Harvard Independent. .pdf, online.
Puzzmo: A Tale of Two Cities by erik & Neville Fogarty. Online.
zerofiftyone: “Balloon Animals” 🤡 by Ben Wilson. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) In Plane View by Robert S. Gard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by David Steinberg. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco. .pdf, online.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 02/21/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossword Flow: ($) Swim Meet by Rebecca Moore. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, February 21, 2025 by Miguel Tsang. .pdf, online.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, February 20, 2025 by Miguel Tsan. .pdf, online.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, online.
The Daily Princetonian: Nature Sounds (Mini) by Lucien Chidester. Online.
Duke Chronicle: Mini 122 (2/21/25) by Ben Matz. .puz, .pdf, online.
Frank Virzi: Mini #141 (5×5) by Frank Virzi. Online at Crosswordr.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online.
Slate: Slate Midi: Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, online.
Vulture 10×10: The Flower Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. .pdf, online.

The Week: Area 51 by Matt Gaffney. .pdf.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas. .pdf, online.
WashU Student Life : Hero’s Journey by Alex Nickel. Online.
The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
CNN: Daily Puzzle by Patrick Blindauer. Online.
Los Angeles Times: by Jeff Stillman. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Sun: ($) Revolving Door by Gary Steinmehl. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by Colin Adams. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano. Online, app.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, February 21, 2025 by Kate Chin Park. .pdf, online.
Newsday: 2/21/25 Good Morning? by Stanley Newman. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: R&B and Pie Queen by Robyn Weintraub. .pdf, online.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Colin Thomas. Online.
Universal: ($) Toned Down by Jake Halperin. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: Top Secret Mission by Shannon Rapp & Will Eisenberg. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: Tense Situation by Matt Gaffney. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #256 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,624 by Paul. .pdf, online.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.

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Friday, February 14, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1757: Love Letters by Brendan Emmett Quigley. .puz, .pdf, online.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
Cross-pollination: Regime Change by Leonard Williams. .pdf, .puz, online.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: February 14, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon. .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: February 14, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon. .pdf, online.
Harvard Independent: This Would Kill Shakespeare by Harvard Independent. .pdf, online.
Luckystreak+: ($) “Initials Here” — you’re gonna be a star! by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Moose’s Musings: For As Long As Love Shall Last by Moose Dixon. Online at Crosswordr.
Puzzmo: Cross Your Heart by Alex Eaton-Salners. Online.
zerofiftyone: “Speed Metal” 🎸 by Ben Wilson. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) Order! Order! by Ross Trudeau. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco. .pdf, online.
The Columbia Spectator: Niche Theme Friday: Valentine’s Day by Jolie L’Heureux. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossword Flow: ($) XOXO by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Andy Kravis. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, February 14, 2025 by Navya Singh. .pdf, online.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, February 13, 2025 by Miguel Tsang. .pdf, online.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, online.
The Daily Princetonian: Fill in the Plank (Mini) by Jessica Curran. Online.
Duke Chronicle: Mini 119 (2/14/25) by Ben Matz. .puz, .pdf, online.
Frank Virzi: Mini #134 (5×5) by Frank Virzi. Online at Crosswordr.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online.
Slate: Slate Midi: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Slate: Slate Mini: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, online.
Vulture 10×10: The Red Hulk Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. .pdf, online.
The Week: Gulf Wars by Matt Gaffney. .pdf.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas. .pdf, online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
CNN: Daily Puzzle by Patrick Blindauer. Online.
Los Angeles Times: by Daniel Hrynick. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Sun: ($) Verbal Volley by Kevan Choset. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by Sarah Sinclair. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson. Online, app.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, February 14, 2025 by Mollie Cowger. .pdf, online.
Newsday: 2/14/25 Triple Double by S.N.. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Community Star by Steph Spadaccini. .pdf, online.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Colin Thomas. Online.
Universal: ($) Inner Healing by Amie Walker and Amanda Rafkin. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: Who Are We to Fight the Alchemy? (Freestyle) by Amie Walker & Amanda Rafkin. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: Love Letters by Mike Shenk. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

Out Of Left Field: ($) #255 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,618 by Tramp. .pdf, online.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.

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Friday, February 7, 2025

AVCX+: ($) February 7, 2025 – “The Search Goes On” (themeless) by August Miller. Subscribe at link.
BEQ: CROSSWORD #1755: Introducing Some Ancient Greek Heroes by Brendan Emmett Quigley. .puz, .pdf, online.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: February 7, 2025 by Kelsey Dixon. .pdf, online.
Fireball: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #2, 2/7/25 by Peter “Newsflash” Gordon (www.FireballCrosswords.com). Subscribe at link.
Fireball Newsflash: ($) Fireball Newsflash Crosswords #2, 2/7/25 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Harvard Independent: Icebreaker by Harvard Independent. .pdf, online.
Moose’s Musings: Watch Your Step by Moose Dixon. Online at Crosswordr.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Bonus Puzzle: Filling by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Secret Third Thing by bewilderingly & brooke. Online.
zerofiftyone: “Pearly Gate” 🕊️ by Ben Wilson. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) Succession by Kunal Nabar. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco. .pdf, online.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 02/07/2025 by Ananya Govindarajan. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossword Flow: ($) by Casey Brenner. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Sports Fan Friday by Emily Carroll. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Andy Kravis. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, Feb. 7, 2025 by Miguel Tsang. .pdf, online.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, online.
Duke Chronicle: Mini 116 (2/7/25) by Ben Matz. .puz, .pdf, online.
Frank Virzi: Mini #127 (5×5) by Frank Virzi. Online at Crosswordr.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online.
Slate: Slate Midi: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez. Online, .pdf.
Vox: by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, online.
Vulture 10×10: The Candy Heart Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski. .pdf, online.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas. .pdf, online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
CNN: Daily Puzzle by Patrick Blindauer. Online.
Los Angeles Times: by Kelly Richardson. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Sun: ($) For Ice Cream Lovers by Tony Orbach. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by Kelly Morenus. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano. Online, app.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Friday, February 7, 2025 by Andy Kravis. .pdf, online.
Newsday: 2/7/25 It’s Cold Outside by Carolyn Stewart. Online .pdf
People Puzzler: Sketch Comedy Fave by Patrick Merrell. .pdf, online.
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Colin Thomas. Online.
Universal: ($) Mind the Gap by Zhouqin Burnikel. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: “Totally Saw That Coming!” (Freestyle) by Kyra Goudsmit. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: Party Places by Matt Gaffney. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

Out Of Left Field: ($) Puzzle #254 by Joshua Kosman & Henri Picciotto. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,612 by Paul. .pdf, online.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
Club 72: Freestyle 983 by Tim Croce. .puz, .pdf.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger. .pdf, online.
Luckystreak+: ($) “We Are the World” — performed by a trio by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Memorial Hall Library: Book Parts by Memorial Hall Library. .pdf, online.
The Michigan Daily: The Themeless by Talya Uziel. Online.
Norah’s Puzzles: They’re the Same Picture by Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg. .puz, online.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #2: Chance Encounters (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein. .puz, online.
Pocket Squares: Leaving no crumbs by Jasper Davidoff. .pdf, online.
Pun Of A Kind: Creature Feature by Mikey G. .puz, .pdf, online.
Puzzmo: Elementary Game Theory by Matthew Luter. Online.
Reason: Cyber Punks by Stella Zawistowski. .pdf, online.
Spyscape: The Counterfeit Crime Scene Mystery by Bryant White. .pdf, online.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Hannah Slovut-Einertson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini by Molly Durawa. .puz, .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday 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 Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Gail Grabowski. App Store | Google Play, online.
Frank Virzi: Mini #121 (5×5) by Frank Virzi. Online at Crosswordr.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini .pdf, online.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre. .pdf, online.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney .pdf, online.
Vox: Punxsutawney Fill by Andrew J. Ries. .pdf, online.
The Walrus: The Walrus Crossword, March/April 2025 by Emma Lawson. .pdf, online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
CNN: Daily Puzzle by Patrick Blindauer. Online.
Los Angeles Times: by Adrian Johnson & Will Nediger. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Magazine: People of Action by Matt Gaffney. .pdf, online.
New York Sun: ($) Possessed by Lee Glickstein. Reissues from 2006.
New York Times: ($) by Kate Chin Park and Rafael Musa. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: Love is in the Air by Alice Liang. Online, .pdf, .puz.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood. Online, app.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Anna Stiga. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Ali Gascoigne. Online.
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 159 by Boaz Moser. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: Downhill by Dan Kammann & Zhouqin Burnikel. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: I’m Right Here! by Mike Shenk. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

Beneath The Surface: Cryptic #28 – ABC Jigsaw by Kyle Dolan. .pdf
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #2: Chance Encounters (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein. .puz, online.
Puzzle Tome: Middle Row (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Square Chase: ($) Demonstration (Variety Cryptic) by Steve Mossberg. Patreon subscription.
Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) The Family Jewels by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
Financial Times: FT Crossword: Polymath .pdf.
Financial Times: FT Weekend Magazine Crossword .pdf.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.
WSJ Variety: Curly Quote by Patrick Berry. .pdf.

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