Arkadium’s Stars & Stripes Sweepstakes

The Fourth of July is a time for fireworks, cookouts, and gathering with the people who matter most.

This year, Stan Newman's Daily Crossword is celebrating the USA's 250th anniversary with a special week of themed puzzles inspired by American history, the Declaration of Independence, and the people and ideas behind Independence Day.

From June 28 through July 5, complete Stan Newman's Daily Crossword and click "Submit Score" for a chance to win $250.

The USA 250-themed puzzle series runs from June 28 through July 4, with a new themed puzzle each day.

Play every day and submit your score each time to collect up to 16 entries during the sweepstakes.

• Sign in to your Arkadium profile
• Visit Stan Newman's Daily Crossword and solve the entire puzzle
• On the Results screen, click "Submit Score" to receive your entry

Important: Solving the puzzle alone does not qualify as an entry. You must click "Submit Score" after finishing the puzzle. Entries will not be awarded for puzzles that have not been submitted.

Each day you complete Stan Newman's Daily Crossword and submit your score, you'll receive an entry into the sweepstakes.

Complete and submit the crossword during days one through four of your streak to receive one entry per day.

Continue your streak through days five through eight and receive three entries per day. Play all the way through an receive 16 entries to thesweepstakes

If you miss a day, your streak resets, and you'll begin earning one entry per day again until you qualify for the bonus-entry period.

From June 28 through July 4, Stan Newman's Daily Crossword will feature a special series of puzzles celebrating the USA's 250th anniversary.

Each day explores a different part of the American story, from the Declaration of Independence to the people, places, and moments that helped shape the nation. Created by crossword editor and puzzle creator Stan Newman, this week-long series offers a new themed puzzle each day.

Whether you're a longtime crossword fan or simply looking for a fun way to celebrate the holiday, you'll find a fresh challenge waiting for you every day.

Visit our behind-the-scenes blog, where crossword creator Stan Newman shares insights into each crossword along with fun facts, hints, and clues that will be updated throughout the sweepstakes.

While the USA 250-themed puzzle series concludes on July 4, the Sweepstakes continues through July 5, giving you one final day to enter.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends July 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. To enter and for Official Rules, visit https://www.arkadium.com/.