Crossword challenges

Pick a date on the calendar, then play that day’s mini crosswords — Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert.

May 2026

The calendar highlights the last 90 days through Jun 13, 2026. Direct links still open older dates (for example /crossword/challenges?date=… or /crossword/play/challenge/…). Future dates are not available yet.

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Friday

May 29, 2026

Each date has four fixed puzzles (one per tier). Select a level to start — keyboard play, check, and reveal work the same as in quick play.

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