Puzzle #93: I'm Only One Man (with Norah Sharpe)

Hi gang,

Back with a new themeless after a little hiatus. The puzzle work continues apace! I'm part of a lovely leadership team over at Lil AVC X, along with Rafa Musa, Olivia Mitra Framke, and Sally Hoelscher. We recently finished putting together the team of editors for 2024, which includes Norah Sharpe (under her government name)!

This puzzle, like every collaboration with Norah, was a joy to make.

Norah says, "The structure of this one was inspired by some of the gridwork that Brian Thomas has been up to lately (see this one and this one). My favorite clues are 16A, 39A, and 51D. Thanks as ever to Will for having me over. There's only a few days left to send in your applications for the 2024 Lil AVC X roster! Details here. And speaking of Lil, please try our "Happy Hour" midi from earlier this week."

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Mmm, mini smores cups

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