Matt Jones – Daily Crossword Links

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) There’s Been a Mix-up by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 19, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Fireball: ($) Just Between Friends by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Roll With It by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Lexicon Devil: Any Day Now… by Richard D. Allen.
M & M Crosswords: Don’t Mess Around by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 106 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Provincetown Independent: Box Fan by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Independence Day by Alex Eaton-Salners. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 6/19/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

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: ($) Sounds Strange… by Olivia Mitra Framke. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Peter Wentz. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: It’s Been a Long Time, Thurs. June 19, 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: Brew Mini: Messing up by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 by Nijah Morris.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Rubber Duck Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Joe Rodini. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Half Anagrams by by Kelsey Blakley. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Hannah Slovut-Einertson.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, June 19, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 6/19/25 Lower Levels by Steve Faiella. 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 4 by Jamixiy. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Break Out in Song by Rachel Fabi.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 653: Mini Touchword 6 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,725 by Brockwell.
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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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) What a Turn-on! by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 12, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 179 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: 1724 by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Critters by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 103 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Getting Warmer by tearecs. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 6/12/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Chandi Deitmer. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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 Ada Nicolle. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Andy Kravis. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: The Life of Brian, Thurs. June12, 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
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Lighten up by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 by Nijah Morris.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Adoptive Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Amie Walker & Amanda Rafkin. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by by Graham Meyer. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Daniel Bodily.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, June 12, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 6/12/25 Startup Money by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) In Full Bloom by Drew Schmenner. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Moving Parts by Noelle Griskey.
The Wall Street Journal: You Can Say That Again! by Brad Wiegmann. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

AVCX Cryptic: ($) AVCX Cryptic 6/12/2025 by JonMichael Rasmus and Sean Weitner. Subscribe at link.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,719 by Fed.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) There’s Been a Mix-up by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: June 5, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Fireball: ($) Only as Old as You Feel by Rich Katz. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Inner Harmony by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Rah-Rah Routine by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 101 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Nothing suspicious going on here! by jqzx. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 6/5/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kavin Pawittranon & Nijah Morris. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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 Jasmeet Arora. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Peter Wentz. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Caitlin Reid. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Fire It Back Up, Thurs. June 5, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
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: Brew Mini: Cruise by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Graceful Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Roland Huget. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Upscale Wordplay by by Gary Steinmehl. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Timothy Gaetz.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, June 5, 2025 by Andy Kravis.
Newsday: 6/5/25 Confidence Builder by Winston Emmons. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) High Stakes by Sam Brody. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Raise Your Glass by Stella Zawistowski.
The Wall Street Journal: Character Introductions by Jared Cappel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 651: Anacrossword 44 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Tales From The Cryptic: Cryptic Mini #000000119: “Bottomless Grimace Shakes” 5×7 by Bob Weisz.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,713 by Yank.
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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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Split Decision by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 29, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Fireball: ($) Made in the Shade by Hanh Huynh. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Well, Sorta by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Who Wants Another Treat? by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 98 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Give me five! by Frédérick Lavoie. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 5/29/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Amie Walker and Will Eisenberg. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) Creature Feature by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Fred Piscop. 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: The Big 5-0 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, May 29, 2025 by Zoya Khan.
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
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Give me five by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 by Nijah Morris.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Football Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Andrew Colin Kirk. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) DEF Jam by John R. Conrad. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by John Kugelman.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 29, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 5/29/25 Positively by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Bar Exam by Gabe Antell-Proulx. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Chopped Liver by Kareem Ayas.
The Wall Street Journal: I Forgot by Mike Shenk. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Aries Puzzles: Aries Twists & Turns #12 by Andrew J. Ries.
AVCX Cryptic: ($) Down the Tubes by Steve Mossberg. Subscribe at link.
Cryptic Crosswords by Māyā: X-word jigsaw by Māyā

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,707 by Vlad.
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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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Literary Twists by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 22, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Jonesin’: Context: Free by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Nightly News by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 95 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Getting Into It by Boaz David Moser. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 5/22/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Jack Howse. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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 Rafael Musa. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Todd McClary. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Matt Jones. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Matt Jones. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Life Imitates Art, Thurs. May 22, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, May 22, 2025 by Sejal Mehta.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Drink up! by Kate Pollot.
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: Brew Mini: Rap battle by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by Adrianne Baik.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Wealth Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Joe Marquez & Boaz Moser. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Five of a Kind by Ogden Porter. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by David J. Kahn.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 22, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 5/22/25 Sassy Mood by Fred Piscop. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic Online only
Universal: ($) Turn Up the Music! by Adrian Johnson. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Connect Four by Matthew Luter.
The Wall Street Journal: Fit to a T by Jeff Stillman. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 649: Logicrossword 15 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,701 by Fed.
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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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Hit and Runs by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 15, 2025 by Will Nediger.
Crossworms: guest puz: “One Word: New York” by paolo pasco.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 178 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Achievement Unlocked by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Canadian Thriller by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 92 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #E: “One-Act Vocal Lessons” (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Provincetown Independent: Mass Hysteria by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Raise Your Expectations by issa. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 5/15/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Rafael Musa. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) 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: ($) by Igor Ryzhkov. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Fred Piscop. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Spike in Publicity, Thurs. May 15, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Alan Olschwang. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Handcuffs by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Kiran Pandey.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Hurry Up Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Desirée Penner & Jeff Sinnock. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Themeless by Seth A. Abel. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Simeon Seigel.
New York Times Mini: by Christina Iverson.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 15, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 5/15/25 Open Waters by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Steve Bartlett. Online only
Universal: ($) Split Jump by Annemarie Brethauer. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Tall Tale by Noelle Griskey.
The Wall Street Journal: Utter Hogwash by Christopher Youngs. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,695 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
The Spectator: ($) Weekly Cryptic Subscribe at link.

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Here Comes Trouble by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 8, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Cruciverbology: XOXO, or, mini tic tac toe by Elise Corbin.
Fireball: ($) Count On It! by Jane Silverman and Jeff Chen. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Double, Double by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
Luckystreak+: ($) puzzle #218: walk this way! (themeless) by Ada Nicolle. Subscribe at link.
M & M Crosswords: Gators & Crocs by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Uh Oh! by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Capisce? by owen bergstein. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 5/8/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kavin Pawrittranon & Nijah Morris. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Commencement 2025 by Reda Shaikh and Molly Durawa.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) All Over the Map by Kelly Richardson. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Peter Wentz. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Patrick Berry. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Toni-Winning Songs, Thurs. May 8, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, May 8, 2025 by William Fisher.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Janice Luttrell. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Spritz by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The South African Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Enrique Henestroza Anguiano. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Where It’s At by Seth A. Abel. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Dan Caprera.
New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 8, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 5/8/25 in the Bag by Prasanna Keshava. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Steve Bartlett. Online only
Universal: ($) Inside Information by Daniel Grinberg. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Double Date by Zhouqin Burnikel.
The Wall Street Journal: Give It Up! by Ryan Mathiason. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 647: Mini Touchword 5 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Tales From The Cryptic: Broadcast News for Animals – 5×9 by Bob Weisz. .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,689 by Kite.
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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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Ariadne’s Crossword Library: In All Directions by Emma Oxford. .pdf, .puz only
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Literary Twists by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: May 1, 2025 by Will Nediger.
El País: Apellidos literarios significativos by Margot Machado. Online only
Fireball: ($) Slippery Characters by Justin Werfel. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Ee-Aw by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Tennis Bagel by Martina Waluk.
Memorial Hall Library: This puzzle also has birds in it.
Nautilus Puzzles: Themeless by Ben Tolkin.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Midi 20 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #5: Two-Act Plays (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Provincetown Independent: Off to the Races by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Bowl Games by Geoffrey & Will. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 5/1/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Westwords: Westwords 2025 Constructor Reveal! by Rebecca Goldstein.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Kareem Ayas. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 05/01/2025 by Rich Vigliotti.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) by Aidan Deshong. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Stella Zawistowski. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Jeff Chen. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by David Steinberg. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Lightning Crashes, Weds. April 30, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, April 30, 2025 by Sejal Mehta.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Patti Varol. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
Fordham Observer: Crossword: How To Say Goodbye by Damian Grove.
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Monster Mini No. 2 by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Chandi Deitmer.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Anti-Hero Puzzle by Stella Zawistowski.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Michael B. Berg. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Suitable Emotion by Curtis Yee. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Aidan Deshong and Adam Levav.
New York Times Monthly Bonus: Fashion Forward by Sarah Sinclair.
New York Times Mini: by Joel Fagliano.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 1, 2025 by Kate Chin Park.
Newsday: 5/1/25 Verbal Voyage by Gary Larson. Online .pdf
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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Steve Bartlett. Online only
Universal: ($) Split a Meal by Drew Schmenner. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: TV Sets by Michael Berg.
The Wall Street Journal: Place Holders by Desirée Penner & Jeff Sinnock. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 646: Section Six 64 by Grant Fikes. .pdf only
Beneath The Surface: Cryptic #31 (Midi) by Kyle Dolan.
Playbill Puzzles: Puzzle #5: Two-Act Plays (Meta) by Danny K Bernstein.
Puzzle Tome: Numbers (Cryptic) .pdf, online.
Stay Golden Puzzles: ($) “Gardening Lesson” Rows Garden Set by Juliana Tringali Golden. Puzzle pack for purchase
TLMB: Big Elbows by The Void .pdf, online only

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,683 by Paul.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
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Thursday, April 24, 2025

BEQ: CROSSWORD #1777: A DJ at the Races by Brendan Emmett Quigley.
Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) How Insulting! by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 24, 2025 by Erica Hsiung Wojcik.
Fireball: ($) Oh, That’s Just Perfect! by Lydia Roth and Will Eisenberg. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: A Sporting Chance by Matt Jones. Direct .puz link
M & M Crosswords: Yes, I Like Piña Coladas by Martina Waluk.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 85 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Provincetown Independent: Off to the Races by Sophia Maymudes. .pdf, .puz only
Puzzmo: Put a Pin in It by emily b. Online only
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 4/24/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.
Real Puzzling Stuff: Hooked on Phonics (Themed, 4/23/25) by Ryan Patrick Smith.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Matthew Stock. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Erik Agard. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco.
The Columbia Spectator: Daily Mini: 04/24/2025 by Olivia Barbieri.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online only
Crossword Flow: ($) Gym Class Outside by Will Eisenberg. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Tracy Bennett. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Donna S. Levin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Nate Cardin. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Mama Said Check This Out, Weds. April 23, 2025 by Matt Gaffney.
The Daily Northwestern: Daily Mini Crossword, April 24, 2025 by Carlotta Angiolillo.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle
Daily POP Crosswords: by Neville Fogarty. App Store | Google Play, Online, phone app only
The Daily Princetonian: Emerald (Mini) by Abigail Zhang. Online only
India Mini Crossword: Daily Mini
Mangesh Ghogre’s Indian Mini Crosswords: Daily Mini by Mangesh Ghogre.
Merriam Webster: The Missing Letter by Matt Gaffney
The Michigan Daily: The Mini. Online only
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Warrior by Jack Murtagh.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Slate: Slate Mini: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Quiara Vasquez.
Vox: by Will Nediger.
Vulture 10×10: The Sunrise Puzzle by Malaika Handa.
WashU Student Life : Stay Hydrated by Vinisha Tripathi.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar.
Los Angeles Times: by Zachary Schiff. Create free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski.
New York Sun: ($) Warrior by Byron Walden. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Kathleen Duncan.
New York Times Mini: by Wyna Liu.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 24, 2025 by Mollie Cowger.
Newsday: 4/24/25 First Experts by Mark McClain. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online only
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The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by Steve Bartlett. Online only
Universal: ($) Walking Tall by Guilherme Gilioli. Direct link to .puz.
USA Today: Split the Pole by Zachary Edward-Brown.
The Wall Street Journal: Just Ignore It by Zhouqin Burnikel. Direct link to .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo.

Aries Puzzles: Section Eight #3 – Harder by Andrew J. Ries.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf only
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,677 by Pangakupu.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online only
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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Black Crossword: Mini by Juliana Pache. .pdf, online.
ClassiCanadian Crosswords: ($) Double Feature by Barb Olson. Subscribe at link.
Crossword Club: Daily Crossword: April 17, 2025 by Will Nediger. .pdf, online.
Fireball: ($) Themeless 177 by Peter Gordon. Subscribe at link.
Jonesin’: Now I Get It by Matt Jones. .puz, .pdf, online.
M & M Crosswords: Aquarius by Martina Waluk. .pdf, online.
The New Dork Times: ($) New Dork Times Puzzle: Mini 83 by Cole Rush. Subscribe at link.
Puzzmo: Any Interest? by halle. Online.
Quid Pro: The GenXword Mini 4/17/25 #tbt by Andrew Anker. Online at Crosswordr.

Apple News: ($) Freestyle by Amanda Rafkin and Kelsey Dixon. News+ Subscription Required
Apple News Mini: ($) Daily Mini by Taylor Johnson. News+ Subscription Required
The Atlantic Mini: by Paolo Pasco. .pdf, online.
Crosshare Community: Daily Mini and Featured Puzzles.
Crossherd: Daily Mini. Online
Crossword Flow: ($) That’s a Big Stretch by Shannon Rapp. iPad-exclusive app.
Crosswordr Community: Community Puzzle Platform.
Crosswords with Friends: Top 40 Thursday by Nate Cardin. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Midi Puzzle by Andy Kravis. App Store | Google Play
Crosswords with Friends: Mini Puzzle by Robyn Weintraub. App Store | Google Play
Daily Beast: Four Seasons, Four Stars by Matt Gaffney. .pdf, online.
The Daily Northwestern: Weekly Crossword: Stop and Smell the Flowers by Stephen Walsh. .pdf, online.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Daily Puzzle .pdf, online.
Daily POP Crosswords: by Pam Amick Klawitter. App Store | Google Play, online.
The Daily Princetonian: Spill It (Mini) by Mikaela Lavandero. 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.
Morning Brew: Brew Mini: Seance by Jack Murtagh. .pdf, online.
Slate: Slate Midi: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 by Ben Zimmer. Online, .pdf.
Vox: by Will Nediger. .pdf, online.
Vulture 10×10: The Royal Marines Puzzle by Malaika Handa. .pdf, online.
WashU Student Life : Play Ball by Gabriel Cohen. Online.
YourPuzzleSource: Daily Puzzle (Midi) by Phil Fraas. .pdf, online.

The Boston Globe: Mini Crossword by Sowmya Ramkumar. .pdf, online.
Los Angeles Times: by Emma Oxford. Online, pdf. Free Cruciverb account for .puz.
Los Angeles Times Mini: by Elizabeth Gorski. Online.
New York Sun: ($) And the Nominees Are … by Roger DePont. Reissues from 2007.
New York Times: ($) by Ilan Kolkowitz and Shimon Kolkowitz. Online, .pdf, app.
New York Times Mini: by Sam Ezersky. Online, app.
The New Yorker Mini: The Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 17, 2025 by Kate Chin Park. .pdf, online.
Newsday: 4/17/25 in Rotation by Prasanna Keshava. Online .pdf
PlayFour: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online
Squared Away: ($) Daily Puzzle. Online.
The Telegraph: Cross Atlantic by John Halpern. Online.
Universal: ($) Braces Oneself by Taylor Johnson. Online, pdf. .puz.
USA Today: On What Planet? by Jay Silverman. Online, .pdf, app.
The Wall Street Journal: Inside Out by Jim Quinlan. Online, .pdf. .puz.
Washington Post Daily Mini Meta: by Frank Longo. Online, .pdf.

A Cleverly-Titled Logic Puzzle Blog: Wordy Wednesday 644: Mini Touchword 4 by Grant Fikes. .pdf.

Financial Times: FT Crossword .pdf.
The Guardian: Cryptic crossword No 29,671 by Carpathian. .pdf, online.
The Hindu Cryptic: Daily Cryptic .pdf, online.
The Independent: Cryptic Crossword .pdf, online.
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