You've got one job to do: the Monday crossword. This week's puzzle was constructed by Madison Shultz, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Madison has too many hobbies. She spends most of her free time skiing, climbing, hiking, and rockhounding but started constructing crosswords in 2025 as a creative outlet and reason to stay inside more with her two cats. If you like this puzzle, you can find more of her work at her blog Crossword Curiosities.
Can you sense that it's time for our Monday crossword? This week's puzzle was constructed by Kelly Richardson, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Kelly is a northern Michigander who loves running, stand-up paddleboarding, and traveling. In addition to constructing crosswords, she is a regular contributor to her hometown newspaper, the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Defector crosswords, launched in partnership with our friends at AVCX, run every Monday.
Virtual crosswords offer a unique way to connect with others during social distancing, blending the thrill of collaboration with the fun of puzzle-solving. This novel approach fosters relationships in a thoughtful manner, making isolation feel less daunting.