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Saturday, June 21, 2025

Autostraddle: AF+ Crossword Says the Magic Words by Rebecca Goldstein.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1023: “Something you should know…” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger and Ada Nicolle.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “Places, Everyone!” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Boarding Parties by Doug Peterson. Online only
Reason: Classical Liberals by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Divvying Up Roles by Spyscape.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Adrian Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Is It Cake? by Katja Brinck. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
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: Seasoned Professionals by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: Concert Series by Andrew J. Ries.
The Walrus: Manspreading by Emma Lawson.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Alan Massengill & Doug Peterson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: Genetic Engineering by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Galoshes by by Raymond Hamel. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Christina Iverson and Doug Peterson.
New York Times Mini: by Ian Livengood.
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: ($) Summer 2025 Themeless Week, Puzzle 6 by Hannah Slovut-Einertson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: What Is This? A Center for Ants? by Will Nediger.
The Wall Street Journal: Trading Places by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

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: Rows Garden by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .pdf.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Craves Sexy Food by Rebecca Goldstein and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) June 18, 2025 – “Not Quite Full” by Jim Quinlan. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1022: “Can you chip in?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 18, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Open for Lunch by Trent H. Evans.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Royal? Flush! by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #224: just so you’re aware (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Who Did You Say? (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 105 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #3 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Nude Descending a Staircase by Joe Deeney. Online only

Apple News: ($) The L Word by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Doug Peterson. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Statuette Quartet, Weds. June 18, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Going Ape by Games Editor.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Samuel A. Donaldson. 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, June 17, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Sister Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Emet Ozar. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Pet Project by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by by Byron Walden. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Eli Cotham.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 6/18/25 Take Your Chances by Prasanna Keshava. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Summer 2025 Themeless Week, Puzzle 3 by Dennis Mc Cartney. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Fallback Positions by Wendy Brandes.
The Wall Street Journal: It’s Catching by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Colon Gloop 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 29,724 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Autostraddle: AF+ Crossword Learned the Word ‘Foofaraw’ Today by Emet Ozar.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1021: “How do I explain this?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle and Will Nediger.
David Alfred Bywaters: Or Else by David Alfred Bywaters.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #889 – “Missing Links” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Eat the Rich by Shannon Rapp & Will Eisenberg. Online only
Reason: You Can’t Take the Sky From Me by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Baking Class by Bryant White.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Rafa Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Perfect Ten by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday by Tony Orbach. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Andy Kravis. App Store | Google Play
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
Morning Brew: Do the Math by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: This and That by Will Nediger.
The Walrus: The Walrus Crossword July/August 2025 by Emma Lawson.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Adrian Johnson. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: I’ll Get You Back for That! by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) R&B Singles by by Pancho Harrison. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Barbara Lin.
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 177 by Kareem Ayas. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Doesn’t Hold Water by Dan Kammann & Zhouqin Burnikel.
The Wall Street Journal: Hopeless House Hunt by Bettina Elias Siegel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Is Watching the ‘Night Shift’ Music Video Again by Emet Ozar and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) June 11, 2025 – “On the Flip Side” by Michael Schlossberg. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Blockheads: Ain’t That The Truth! – Themeless #1 by Jack Scherban.
Club 72: Freestyle 1020: “And who would that be…?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 11, 2025 by Will Nediger.
Crossword Club: Letter Openers by Kate Chin Park.
Inteltainment: Themeless #141 by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Faux Modesty by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: Virtual Realization (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: A Fairy Happy Birthday by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
The Puzzle Pit: Themed Wednesday #2 by Adam Landau. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Degrees in Human Anatomy by kareemayas. Online only

Apple News: ($) Top-Heavy by Jodi Davenport. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Andy Kravis. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: You BET They’re Famous! Weds. June 11, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. 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, June 10, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Submersible Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Dylan Schiff. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: A Little Envious by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Capital Pun-ishment: The Sequel by by Alex Boisvert. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Sam Koperwas and Jeff Chen.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 by Patrick Berry.
Newsday: 6/11/25 Game Over by Prasanna Keshava. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) C-List by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Double Up by Mark Budovitch.
The Wall Street Journal: Sad to Say by David Alfred Bywaters. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Bill Pinch by Ben Robinson Online only
The Crossword Centre: Crossword News June 2025 by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,718 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Autostraddle: AF+ Crossword Has Unrealistically High Beverage Expectations by Kate Hawkins.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1019: “A spot just for yourself.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Will Nediger.
The DragonEngineer(‘s) Wordshop: Worlds Collide by DragonEngineer. .puz only
Just Gridding: Out of Office by Rachel Fabi.
Lexicon Devil: Snack Break by Richard D. Allen.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “One Way or Another” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Binary System by Rob Dubbin. Online only
Reason: Mayoral Might by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Hidden Assets by Norman M. Aaronson.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Darby Ratliff. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday 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 Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Andrew J. Ries. 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: Facetious Characters by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: June Swoons by Adesina O. Koiki.
The Walrus: Interesting Times by Will Nediger.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Rafael Musa & Rebecca Goldstein. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: The Long and Short of It by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Waterlogged by by Alan Olschwang. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Blake Slonecker.
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 176 by Jess Rucks. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: That Feels Familiar (Freestyle) by Amanda Rafkin.
The Wall Street Journal: Lying Around by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Two-Tone 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: Window Boxes by Patrick Berry. Direct link to .pdf.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Watches Too Much TV by Darby Ratliff and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) June 4, 2025 – “Four Pieced Suits” by Justin Werfel. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1018: “Right when you least expect it.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 4, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Fall Back by Trent H. Evans.
Inexact Puzzles: Xword: Themeless 8 ~ Fueling Up by Zach Obsniuk.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Of Birds and Bees by Jeff Linder.
MEOW: I’ve Got You Now (Meta) by DrTom.
Muller Monthly Music Meta: June MMMM: Space Out! by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 100 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Final Four by erik. Online only
xwordswithbabka: Themeless #9 by Dan Schwartz.

Apple News: ($) High Yield by Max Schlenker. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) by Joe Marquez. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Lynn Lempel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Matt Jones. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: 50 Birth Dates, Weds. June 4, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Bonnie L. Gentry. 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, June 3, 2025 by Hemant Mehta.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 by Kavin Pawittranon.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The New England Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Joe Marangell. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Light-Headedness by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Group Hugs by by John Calvin Williams. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Danna Rosenberg.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 by Robyn Weintraub.
Newsday: 6/4/25 Wedding “Somethings” by Steve Faiella. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Laughingstock by David Rockow. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Starter Homes by Sala Wanetick.
The Wall Street Journal: Binary System by Lynn Lempel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Ridiculous Score 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 29,712 by Imogen.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Autostraddle: AF+ Crossword Is Applying for the Role of ‘Bottom Chef’ by Rebecca Goldstein.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1017: “Ready, willing, and able.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Crossworthy: Hold on to your hats! by May Huang & Kevin Trickey
David Alfred Bywaters: SB by David Alfred Bywaters.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) “Connect Four” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Nautilus Puzzles: Themeless (Boston edition) by Ben Tolkin.
Puzzmo: When I was your age, television was called books by Priyanka Sethy & Rajiv Sethy. Online only
Reason: Free, Apparently by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Scavenger, Hunt by Bryant White.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Ada Nicolle. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Anna Gundlach. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Timehop by Sally Hoelscher. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Smartypants Saturday by Lynn Lempel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Tony Orbach. App Store | Google Play
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword by Sejal Mehta.
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
Morning Brew: Bust a Move by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: Salad Days by Patrick Blindauer.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Stella Zawistowski. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: Site Unseen by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Rearranging the Furniture by Randolph Ross. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Adam Aaronson and Ricky Cruz.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by S.N.. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 175 by Chandi Deitmer. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Narrow Openings by Marshal Herrmann.
The Wall Street Journal: Downsizing by Vasu Seralathan. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

The Crossword Centre: June 2025 Prize Puzzle – Current Affairs by Hedge-Sparrow by Derek Harrison .pdf only
Darren’s Puzzles: Cryptic 2025-05 by Darren Miller.

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 Purloined Key by Dean Felch. Direct link to .pdf.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword Is Contemplating a New Haircut by Kate Hawkins and Rachel.
AVCX: ($) AV Classic Themeless #82 by Matthew Stock and Caitlin Reid. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1016: “Would you look at that!” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 28, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Reversals by Kate Chin Park.
Inteltainment: Themeless #140 by Stella Zawistowski.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Where I’m Often At by Jeff Linder.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #221: i’m calling this one “hickenlooper” (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
MEOW: Get Out and Stay Out (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 97 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Dinner B(e)ll by Matthew Stock. Online only
Real Puzzling Stuff: One-Two Punch (Themeless, 5/27/25) by Ryan Patrick Smith.

Apple News: ($) Jump Up and Down by Zhouqin Burnikel. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) That’s a Plus by Brian Callahan. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Tony Orbach. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: I Will Survive, Weds. May 28, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, May 27, 2025 by Sejal Mehta.
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: Catchy Song (Like, Mmm … That One by the Hanson Brothers) by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Talent Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Sala Wanetick & Emily Biegas. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Double Plays by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Pop Music Surprise by Seth A. Abel. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Peter A. Collins.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 by Erik Agard.
Newsday: 5/28/25 What’s Where by Prasanna Keshava. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Pay It Forward by Aidan Deshong. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Mind-Blowing by Lynn K. Watson.
The Wall Street Journal: Below the Surface by Renee Thomason & Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Cognac and Cola by Ben Robinson Online only
Outside The Fox: ($) Touchwords by Grant Fikes. Subscribe at link.
The Rackenfracker: High Definition by The Rackenfracker. Available format varies by puzzle

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,706 by Brummie.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Autostraddle: AF+ Crossword Is Craving Pizza Rolls For Some Reason by Emet Ozar.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1015: “Can I change your mind?” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword by Ada Nicolle.
Matt Gaffney’s Weekly Crossword Contest: ($) MGWCC #886 – “Surround Sound” (Meta) by Matt Gaffney. Subscribe at Patreon.
Puzzmo: Play It on Repeat by Olivia Mitra Framke. Online only
Reason: In Them Hills by Stella Zawistowski.
Spyscape: Orders from the Top by Freddie Cheng.
xwordswithbabka: how i roll by Dan Schwartz.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kate Chin Park. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) A Walk in the Park by Olivia Mitra Framke. 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 Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Matt Jones. App Store | Google Play
Daily POP Crosswords: by Bonnie L. Gentry. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini by Freddie Cheng.
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: You Can Say That Again by Jack Murtagh.
Vox: Action Figures by Andrew J. Ries.
The Walrus: Treat Yourself by David Karp.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Erik Agard. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Magazine: Pair Bonding by Matt Gaffney.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Patrick Berry. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Gene Louise De Vera.
New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
Newsday: Saturday Stumper by Kate Chin Park. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Universal Freestyle 174 by Hannah Binney. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Shakedown by Larry Snyder.
The Wall Street Journal: Early Admissions by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Tortoiseshell Studio: ($) Double or Nothing by Nathan Curtis. Patreon subscription.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Autostraddle: Mini Crossword is Making Book Recommendations by Darby Ratliff.
AVCX: ($) May 21, 2025 – “Child’s Play” by Brian Callahan and Olivia Mitra Framke. Subscribe at link.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
Club 72: Freestyle 1014: “Don’t blink, don’t move a muscle.” by Tim Croce. .pdf, .puz only
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 21, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Crossword Club: Sounds Like a Yes by Trent H. Evans.
Jeff’s Puzzles: Fur Babies by JeffsPuzzles.
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #220: it’s totally cool (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
Madeline’s Midis: Madeline’s Midis #3 – One Brain Cell by Madeline.
MEOW: Jack in the Box (Meta) by DrTom.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 94 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Puzzle Setting by Joe Deeney. Online only

Apple News: ($) Cognitive Development by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Wayback Wednesday by Evan Kalish. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Matt Jones. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: A Touching Story, Weds. May 21, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, May 20, 2025 by Sejal Mehta.
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: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 by Nancy Serrano-Wu.
Slate: Slate Mini: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Adesina O. Koiki.
Vulture 10×10: The Rockstar Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Prasanna Keshava. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
McKinsey: Beast Effort by Peter Gordon.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Karen M. Tracey. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Ilana Levene and Scott Hogan.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker: The Crossword: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by Caitlin Reid.
Newsday: 5/21/25 Four-Legged Friends by Gary Cee. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Highly Intelligent by Drew Schmenner. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Lore Drop by Brian Callahan.
The Wall Street Journal: Workplace Revelations by David Karp. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Ben’s Cryptic Crosswords: Plagiarist 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 29,700 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only

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