This week’s themeless crossword puzzle wraps up April with a challenging set of clues designed to test your skills. Look for tricky wordplay and unexpected twists as you work through the grid.
The puzzle was constructed by Rachel Fabi and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Rachel (she/her) is the creator and co-editor of These Puzzles Fund Abortion, a crossword puzzle fundraiser supporting five abortion funds nationwide.
If you enjoy progressive crosswords and want to support accessible healthcare, you can donate here through May 31 to receive the full puzzle pack!
About the Puzzle Series
Defector crosswords, in partnership with AVCX, are published every Monday. Puzzle submissions are currently closed from April 1 to May 1.
Interested in submitting your own puzzle? Review our guidelines here.
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