167 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (60%).
r/crossword Traffic & Engagement r/crossword Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/crossword Most Active Times When r/crossword Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/crossword Flair Performance r/crossword Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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r/crossword Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/crossword
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| crossword | 41 (24.6%) | 4 | 5 |
| nyt | 40 (23.9%) | 25 | 79 |
| discussion | 31 (18.6%) | 8 | 98 |
| puzzle | 22 (13.2%) | 13 | 5 |
| mini | 12 (7.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| sunday | 10 (6.0%) | 4 | 49 |
| tricky | 10 (6.0%) | 1 | 1 |
r/crossword Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/crossword
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| crosshare.org | 11 | 2 |
r/crossword Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/crossword
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I finished the NYT archive today
Weird and uncomfortable clue/answer
“Check Puzzle” Etiquette?
first gold star!!
NYT Midi 8/15/2026 8 across
Annoying pop-up in the Android app
Roz Chast cartoon "alas, I left my wee epee on a mesa in Soho."
Big Accomplishment! (for me, anyway)
Designed my first Crossword!
How much is Will Shortz currently involved with the (full-size) NYTCP?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I finished the NYT archive today | 666 | 65 | image | Aug 2 |
| Weird and uncomfortable clue/answer | 238 | 118 | image | Aug 9 |
| “Check Puzzle” Etiquette? | 170 | 35 | image | Aug 13 |
| first gold star!! | 160 | 15 | image | Aug 4 |
| NYT Midi 8/15/2026 8 across | 79 | 37 | text | Aug 15 |
| Annoying pop-up in the Android app | 76 | 17 | image | Aug 5 |
| Roz Chast cartoon "alas, I left my wee epee on a mesa in Soho." | 68 | 7 | link | Aug 17 |
| Big Accomplishment! (for me, anyway) | 65 | 4 | image | Aug 10 |
| Designed my first Crossword! | 32 | 8 | image | Aug 15 |
| How much is Will Shortz currently involved with the (full-size) NYTCP? | 31 | 33 | text | Aug 12 |
r/crossword Audience Overlap r/crossword Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/crossword FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/crossword
What's the best time to post on r/crossword?
Based on posting volume, r/crossword is most active on Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/crossword?
r/crossword averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/crossword get?
Posts on r/crossword average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/crossword get most?
On r/crossword, most posts are text posts (60%)