Monday Crossword Puzzle by Faren Roth Released

This week's crossword puzzle, released on Monday, was crafted by Faren Roth and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Roth, a PhD student residing in Lafayette, Indiana, shares her home with her cat, Mr. Toast.

Roth has a background in sports, having played soccer and softball, and has recently taken up running. The Defector crosswords, in collaboration with AVCX, are published weekly on Mondays.

For those interested in contributing puzzles, submission guidelines are available. AVCX offers a subscription service for access to various crossword formats, emphasizing fair compensation for creators.