Frequently Asked Questions
What crossword puzzles are available today?
Today (August 22, 2025) we have 3 crossword puzzles available from major publishers including
Daily Telegraph Quick, Irish Daily Mail General Knowledge and Puzzle Page.
Each puzzle includes complete clue lists and answer keys.
What time do today's crossword puzzles release?
Most daily crosswords release at 10 PM ET the night before. The New York Times crossword releases at 10 PM ET (6 PM ET for Sunday puzzles),
LA Times at 10 PM PT, and USA Today at midnight ET. We update our site immediately as new puzzles become available.
How difficult are Friday crossword puzzles?
Friday puzzles are typically Hard difficulty,
taking about 30-60 min to complete. The difficulty progressively increases throughout the week,
with Monday being the easiest and Saturday the hardest. Sunday puzzles are larger but medium difficulty.
Which crossword should I start with today?
Today's puzzles are challenging! If you're new to crosswords, try the NYT Mini first or look for Monday-Tuesday puzzles
from earlier this week. Experienced solvers will enjoy today's NYT and WSJ puzzles.
Are all today's puzzles free to access?
We provide answers and clues for all puzzles. Some publishers like USA Today and LA Times offer free access to their puzzles,
while NYT and WSJ require subscriptions to play interactively. However, you can view all clues and answers here on CluesToday.