Bad news for morning routines everywhere: The New York Times has put its Mini Crossword behind a paywall.

On Tuesday, instead of their usual puzzle, players were met with a paywall. The internet is not taking it well.

“I’m actually in such a rage over this,” said TikTok user @ssophieice. “Screw New York Times, screw capitalism, I’m done.”

This was my final straw #nyt #nytminicrossword #minicrossword

Meanwhile, alongside a video overlayed with text that reads, “mourning the mini crossword right rn. NYT when I catch you,” user @gdiggityyyy wrote: “I’m actually distraught over this.”

i’m actually distraught over this. my daily nyt routine is now disheveled. #nytgames #minicrossword

On X, many also shared their frustrations. One user wrote, “My morning routine is ruined now. I’m giving u

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