The news crossword archive

Play past NewsWords crosswords for free. Each dated edition has a shared 9×9 grid, three clue difficulties, and links to its source stories.

• September 25, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

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• September 24, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

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• September 23, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

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• September 22, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

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• September 21, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

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• September 20, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

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• September 8, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

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• September 7, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

  A plant fibre and a place name show how a news reference can open into everyday vocabulary.

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• September 6, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

  A three-letter everyday word offers a foothold among longer names and places.

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• August 28, 2026

  World news · 9×9 crossword · Three clue difficulties

  A nine-letter answer links a news reference, sport, and a graph.

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