Defector Publishes May 11 Crossword by Kelsey Dixon and Hoang-Kim Vu

1 articles · Updated · Defector · May 11

May 11’s Defector crossword was constructed by Kelsey Dixon and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu as the outlet’s latest Monday puzzle.
Dixon is the crossword editor at The Atlantic, and Defector’s puzzle notes describe her as a Chicago-based constructor and Mariah Carey fan.
Defector said its crosswords run every Monday through a partnership with AVCX and linked submission guidelines for prospective constructors.

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