The Best of everything we cover
Lists we’d actually defend. Updated when something actually changes. No “top 10” articles that aren’t actually ranked by anything. Edited by Sam Wojcik.
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The 12 best crossword apps to play in 2026, ranked.
Not the App Store top charts. The actual list — the apps we’ve been opening every morning for a year, the ones we deleted within a week, and one beautiful weirdo from Brazil that quietly outclasses most of the field.
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The 9 best daily puzzles for your morning routine.
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The 8 best themed crossword apps if you actually like a vibe with your puzzle.
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The 6 best cryptic crossword books for beginners (that won’t humiliate you).
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The 7 best free crossword apps that don’t feel free.
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The 10 best word games that aren’t crosswords.
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