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Puzzle #97: Sing, Sing, Sing

 Hi friends!

It's been a little while since I've had a blog puzzle--hopefully I'll have the chance to post a bit more this summer. In the meantime, I'm busy as part of the leadership team for Lil AVC X, editing for Puzzmo, and can be found in Universal, USA Today, and Crossword Flow, among other outlets. 

I've got this week's AVCX+ themeless with Shannon Rapp (we also had a recent AVCX Classic that we recommend if you like tougher themed puzzles!). And both of us have a whole lot more great puzzles coming this summer, so keep your eyes peeled.

Thanks to Shannon for help in testing this puzzle. It's a themeless that shouldn't play too rough.


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Mmm, cream puffs

 

 

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  1. riotblobJune 29, 2024 at 9:57 PM

    standing ovation for 38A! also I love a 54D reference!

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