427 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (87%).
r/crosswords Traffic & Engagement r/crosswords 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/crosswords Most Active Times When r/crosswords 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/crosswords Flair Performance r/crosswords Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| SOLVED | 204 (100.0%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/crosswords Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/crosswords
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cotd | 358 (83.8%) | 4 | 3 |
| cryptic | 19 (4.5%) | 5 | 10 |
| help | 18 (4.2%) | 3 | 7 |
| first | 15 (3.5%) | 4 | 3 |
| left | 12 (2.8%) | 4 | 2 |
| crossword | 11 (2.6%) | 6 | 4 |
| without | 10 (2.3%) | 6 | 3 |
| two | 10 (2.3%) | 3 | 3 |
| clue | 10 (2.3%) | 3 | 5 |
r/crosswords Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/crosswords
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| cryptick.wildvale.co.uk | 28 | 3 |
| minutecryptic.com | 4 | 3 |
r/crosswords Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/crosswords
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
No Reddit, it would not.
The Independent (UK) is dropping the cryptic crossword
COTD: Male with accent, desperate to hold hand, and originator of “Yesterday” (9)
COTD: Murder suspect: the Spanish, French or English perhaps? (7,7)
COTD: WHO CARES ABOUT THIS SEASIDE RESORT? (7)
COTD: Muscle men cycle to some extent, as shown by commuters (8)
COTD: Perhaps Hitler never bit a formidable Russian? (4,3,8)
COTD: Cremated - a place to rest, including a vase (6)
COTD: Rickety boats, old and deliberately damaged (9)
COTD: The Chairman of Amazon Prime (3)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Reddit, it would not. | 54 | 2 | image | Sep 15 |
| The Independent (UK) is dropping the cryptic crossword | 51 | 11 | link | Sep 22 |
| COTD: Male with accent, desperate to hold hand, and originator of “Yesterday” (9) | 21 | 12 | text | Sep 30 |
| COTD: Murder suspect: the Spanish, French or English perhaps? (7,7) | 20 | 4 | text | Sep 25 |
| COTD: WHO CARES ABOUT THIS SEASIDE RESORT? (7) | 20 | 6 | text | Sep 14 |
| COTD: Muscle men cycle to some extent, as shown by commuters (8) | 18 | 2 | text | Sep 18 |
| COTD: Perhaps Hitler never bit a formidable Russian? (4,3,8) | 17 | 10 | text | Sep 29 |
| COTD: Cremated - a place to rest, including a vase (6) | 17 | 3 | text | Sep 16 |
| COTD: Rickety boats, old and deliberately damaged (9) | 16 | 3 | text | Sep 16 |
| COTD: The Chairman of Amazon Prime (3) | 16 | 5 | text | Sep 7 |
r/crosswords Audience Overlap r/crosswords Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/crosswords FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/crosswords
What's the best time to post on r/crosswords?
Based on posting volume, r/crosswords is most active on Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/crosswords?
r/crosswords averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/crosswords get?
Posts on r/crosswords average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/crosswords get most?
On r/crosswords, most posts are text posts (87%)