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The Classics:
* The New York Times: Renowned for its difficulty, especially the Sunday puzzle. It's often considered the gold standard of crosswords.
* The Wall Street Journal: Offers a daily crossword that's often as challenging as the NYT.
* The Los Angeles Times: Their Sunday puzzle is known for its complexity and wide range of trivia.
Beyond the Big Names:
* The Boston Globe: Has a reputation for challenging puzzles, particularly the Sunday edition.
* The San Francisco Chronicle: Offers a solid daily crossword with a focus on wordplay.
* The Chicago Tribune: Known for its variety of puzzles, including some with higher difficulty levels.
* The Washington Post: Features a daily puzzle with a blend of classic and more challenging clues.
* The Independent (UK): Offers a daily crossword that's generally considered challenging.
* The Guardian (UK): Features a daily crossword that's often more accessible than other UK publications.
Online Options:
* The New York Times Crossword (App): Provides access to the daily and Sunday puzzles, as well as a range of difficulty levels.
* The Washington Post Crossword (App): Offers a daily puzzle with varying difficulty levels.
* The Guardian Crossword (Website): Provides access to the daily crossword, with the option to choose from different difficulty levels.
* The Crossword Club: A website offering a wide variety of crossword puzzles, including challenging ones.
Tips for Finding the Right Challenge:
* Check the difficulty ratings: Many newspapers and websites provide difficulty ratings for their puzzles.
* Start with the classics: The NYT and WSJ are excellent starting points for seasoned solvers.
* Experiment with different publications: Explore the crosswords in various publications to find ones that suit your style.
* Don't be afraid to try something new: Step outside of your comfort zone and tackle puzzles from different newspapers and websites.
Happy solving!