Puzzle #7: Tetrominoes

Hi!

Another themeless today, built around my love of tetrominoes. Please ignore the non-tetromino blocks in the grid. Those are simply tetrominoes that grabbed a few more blocks and refused to let go. Negotiations are ongoing.

There are some fun crossword streams on Twitch you should check out. It's really fun to watch and solve with friends, and it's a great way to get better at solving, too. Here are some of my favorite streamers (their schedules may vary, of course):

Aaron Paulsen

Weekdays at 5pm Central

Chris Piuma

Daily at 10am Central

Jac

Weekdays at 3:30pm Central

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Mmm, soda bread with cheddar and onion

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