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Updated · Defector · Jun 8
Defector Publishes Monday Crossword by 1 Constructor, Edited by Hoang-Kim Vu
Updated
Updated · Defector · Jun 8

Defector Publishes Monday Crossword by 1 Constructor, Edited by Hoang-Kim Vu

1 articles · Updated · Defector · Jun 8

Summary

  • Defector released its latest Monday crossword, a new puzzle constructed by college student Aidan Deshong and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu.
  • Deshong, originally from Los Angeles, is introduced in the post with a brief bio that notes his high school lettuce speed-eating contest win.
  • The crossword is part of Defector’s Monday puzzle series launched with AVCX, the independent puzzles and games outlet that partners on the feature.
  • Defector also pointed readers to submission guidelines, while AVCX promoted a 2-month free trial for subscribers to its weekly crosswords, minis, cryptics, and trivia.

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