Monday Crossword Puzzle by Katie Hoody

This week's crossword puzzle, published on September 7, was crafted by Katie Hoody and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Hoody, who resides in North Newton, Kansas, is currently enjoying her time as a puzzle constructor.

Hoody has a background in northern Minnesota and previously gained recognition for a middle school speech contest where she shared her excitement about the Minnesota Twins' victory in the 1987 World Series.

The Defector crosswords are released every Monday in collaboration with AVCX, an independent puzzles and games outlet that offers a variety of crossword formats and encourages submissions from aspiring puzzle creators.