Crossword Clues by Publication
Browse our collection of crossword clues organized by their source publication
Browse Crossword Clues by Publication
Each crossword publication has its own style, difficulty levels, and cluing conventions. The New York Times puzzles are known for increasing difficulty throughout the week, while USA Today features more accessible clues with contemporary references.
Our database organizes crossword clues by their source publication, making it easier to find solutions specific to your favorite crossword publisher. Click on any publication below to explore all the clues from that source.
New York Times
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The New York Times crossword is considered the gold standard of crossword puzzles, known for its increasing difficulty throughout the week. Monday puzzles are the easiest, while Saturday puzzles are the most challenging.
Los Angeles Times
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The LA Times crossword offers accessible yet challenging puzzles that are known for clever wordplay and engaging themes.
Wall Street Journal
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The Wall Street Journal crossword features a mix of business terminology and general knowledge with sophisticated themes and clever clues.
All Crossword Publications
| Publication | Number of Clues | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
New York Times | 0 clues | Monday (Easy) to Saturday (Hard) | View All → |
Los Angeles Times | 0 clues | Moderate to Challenging | View All → |
Wall Street Journal | 0 clues | Moderate to Difficult | View All → |
USA Today | 0 clues | Easy to Moderate | View All → |
Universal | 0 clues | Moderate | View All → |
Newsday | 0 clues | Moderate to Very Hard | View All → |
The Guardian | 0 clues | Varies (Cryptic and Quick) | View All → |
Publication Style Differences
New York Times Crossword
The NYT crossword is the most prestigious American crossword. Monday puzzles are the easiest and most straightforward, while Saturday puzzles feature challenging vocabulary, obscure references, and tricky wordplay. Sunday puzzles are larger but have a difficulty level similar to Thursday puzzles. Will Shortz has been the editor since 1993, giving the puzzles a consistent style despite featuring many different constructors.
Los Angeles Times Crossword
The LA Times crossword is generally more accessible than the NYT but still offers a satisfying challenge. Like the NYT, difficulty increases throughout the week, but typically with more straightforward clues. Their puzzles feature engaging themes with wide appeal and a good mix of classic crossword vocabulary and contemporary references.
Wall Street Journal Crossword
The WSJ crossword has a distinctive style that incorporates business terminology alongside general knowledge. Monday through Wednesday puzzles are relatively straightforward, while Thursday often features a special twist or gimmick. Friday puzzles are the most challenging, often comparable to a NYT Thursday or Friday. The themes are sophisticated and frequently include business-related wordplay.
USA Today Crossword
USA Today puzzles are designed to be accessible to a broad audience with straightforward cluing and minimal obscure vocabulary. They feature contemporary references and modern language, with less reliance on traditional crossword vocabulary. The puzzles maintain a consistent difficulty level throughout the week, making them great for beginners or those looking for a quick daily solve.
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