Defector Publishes June 1 Crossword 'Bleus Band' by Zachary Edward-Brown

1 articles · Updated · Defector · Jun 1

Defector released its June 1 Monday crossword, “Bleus Band,” with Zachary Edward-Brown as constructor and Hoang-Kim Vu as editor.
Monday is Defector’s regular crossword slot under its partnership with AVCX, the independent puzzles and games outlet that helps power the feature.
Edward-Brown is identified as a Chicago-based constructor who plays soccer and basketball, roots for the Bears, and is open to collaborations.
Defector also pointed prospective contributors to its submission guidelines, while AVCX promoted a 2-month free trial for subscribers.

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