Updated
Updated · Defector · Jun 15
Defector Publishes Monday Crossword by Patrick Maher in Weekly AVCX Partnership
Updated
Updated · Defector · Jun 15

Defector Publishes Monday Crossword by Patrick Maher in Weekly AVCX Partnership

1 articles · Updated · Defector · Jun 15

Summary

  • Defector released its latest Monday crossword, with Patrick Maher credited as constructor and Hoang-Kim Vu as editor.
  • Maher is a Manhattan-based software engineer and occasional crossword constructor; the post also notes he has two young children and still plans to watch the Jets.
  • The puzzle is part of Defector’s standing Monday crossword series run in partnership with AVCX, an independent puzzles and games outlet.
  • Defector used the post to invite puzzle submissions and promote AVCX subscriptions, including a two-month free trial for access to weekly crosswords, minis, cryptics, and trivia.

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