Start your week with a mental workout—solve today’s Monday crossword puzzle, crafted by Kelsey Dixon and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu.
Kelsey Dixon, a crossword editor for The Atlantic, brings her unique perspective to this week’s challenge. Born a southerner, she proudly claims Mariah Carey as her musical muse and calls Chicago home. When she’s not curating crosswords, Dixon can be found exploring the complexities of the Edmonton Oilers’ polycule or dismantling single-use kitchen gadgets.
Defector crosswords, presented in partnership with AVCX, publish every Monday. Puzzle enthusiasts interested in submitting their own work can review the submission guidelines here.
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