165 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (59%).
r/crossword Traffic & Engagement r/crossword Traffic & Engagement
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r/crossword Most Active Times When r/crossword Is Most Active
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r/crossword Flair Performance r/crossword Flair Performance
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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 | 50 (30.3%) | 7 | 4 |
| nyt | 40 (24.2%) | 14 | 69 |
| discussion | 30 (18.2%) | 10 | 89 |
| daily | 11 (6.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| puzzle | 11 (6.7%) | 9 | 3 |
| clue | 10 (6.1%) | 0 | 1 |
| word | 10 (6.1%) | 1 | 1 |
r/crossword Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/crossword
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 5 | 1 |
| crosshare.org | 3 | 2 |
r/crossword Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/crossword
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Welp, that’s 10 years
This past Sunday I joined the "I've completed the NYT online crossword archive" club. Phew!
A streak milestone! #streaklife
New Tuesday PB today!
[September 29, 2026] Fell asleep after starting the crossword last night 😭
Based on the last two, I think I found a sneak preview of next week's Tuesday puzzle.
It's done
12,000 Milestone
New Bonus Puzzles!
Am I bad at this, or is this just a sign of the times?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welp, that’s 10 years | 278 | 17 | image | Sep 30 |
| This past Sunday I joined the "I've completed the NYT online crossword archive" club. Phew! | 213 | 42 | image | Sep 10 |
| A streak milestone! #streaklife | 93 | 19 | image | Sep 14 |
| New Tuesday PB today! | 71 | 24 | image | Sep 9 |
| [September 29, 2026] Fell asleep after starting the crossword last night 😭 | 68 | 6 | image | Sep 20 |
| Based on the last two, I think I found a sneak preview of next week's Tuesday puzzle. | 55 | 4 | image | Sep 15 |
| It's done | 38 | 6 | image | Sep 26 |
| 12,000 Milestone | 25 | 6 | image | Sep 26 |
| New Bonus Puzzles! | 22 | 15 | text | Sep 2 |
| Am I bad at this, or is this just a sign of the times? | 22 | 54 | text | Sep 22 |
r/crossword Audience Overlap r/crossword Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Sundays 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 6 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 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/crossword get most?
On r/crossword, most posts are text posts (59%)