636 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (90%).
r/crosswords Traffic & Engagement r/crosswords Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
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 | 367 (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 | 575 (90.4%) | 5 | 3 |
| potd | 15 (2.4%) | 3 | 2 |
| old | 15 (2.4%) | 3 | 2 |
| first | 14 (2.2%) | 7 | 5 |
| back | 14 (2.2%) | 4 | 2 |
| cryptic | 11 (1.7%) | 4 | 4 |
| drunk | 11 (1.7%) | 3 | 2 |
| time | 11 (1.7%) | 4 | 3 |
| off | 11 (1.7%) | 3 | 4 |
| without | 10 (1.6%) | 3 | 3 |
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 | 33 | 3 |
| crosshare.org | 10 | 3 |
| minutecryptic.com | 3 | 4 |
r/crosswords Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/crosswords
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
COTD: World Cup losers in anger at upset (9)
COTD: Of course, at first, Harry Kane gutted and upset - it's not his game (6)
COTD: Dawn French - the jump (7)
COTD: Where somebody shouts out “Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni!” (6)
COTD: All clothing manufactured a bit cheap, like ordering in 'Dior' or 'DKNY'? (12)
COTD: It looks and sounds like something imaginary (3)
COTD: New York-based pianos (9)
TOTW: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
COTD: World Cup winners in spa getting massaged (5)
COTD: Buy tea in bag (8)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTD: World Cup losers in anger at upset (9) | 59 | 6 | text | Jul 20 |
| COTD: Of course, at first, Harry Kane gutted and upset - it's not his game (6) | 40 | 4 | text | Jul 16 |
| COTD: Dawn French - the jump (7) | 37 | 4 | image | Jul 9 |
| COTD: Where somebody shouts out “Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni!” (6) | 28 | 24 | text | Jul 1 |
| COTD: All clothing manufactured a bit cheap, like ordering in 'Dior' or 'DKNY'? (12) | 27 | 5 | text | Jul 24 |
| COTD: It looks and sounds like something imaginary (3) | 25 | 9 | text | Jul 6 |
| COTD: New York-based pianos (9) | 23 | 2 | text | Jul 2 |
| TOTW: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA | 21 | 234 | text | Jul 9 |
| COTD: World Cup winners in spa getting massaged (5) | 19 | 2 | text | Jul 20 |
| COTD: Buy tea in bag (8) | 18 | 3 | text | Jul 4 |
r/crosswords Audience Overlap r/crosswords Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Saturdays around 11 AM 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 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% 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 (90%)