by Lila Goldenberg & Ross Trudeau
[.puz][PDF][Solution] Difficulty: 3.75/5
If you’re not already familiar with Lila’s work, you’re in for a treat. Not only is she sharing some nice grids at Crafty Crosswords, but she’s also distinguishing herself as the ascendant sartorial maven of crossworld. Check out these looks. If you need any help planning your ACPT 2023 wardrobe, definitely reach out to this tastemaker.
Our gratitude to this week’s test solvers: David, Gavin, Ed, and Will of Half-Baked Puzzles. Thanks, guys! Spoilers and a note from Lila below.
Lila: Hello!!! What an honor to work on this puzzle with Ross!!!!! Ross was actually one of the first names I started to recognize when I began doing the crossword a few years ago, and it feels sort of full-circle to have now made a puzzle with him. He suggested the idea and we discussed themers over Zoom (I had to google what P-FUNK ALL STARS was :p) and we were off to the cruciverbal races! I’m super proud of how this puzzle turned out, and I hope you all enjoy(ed) solving it!
Ross: 6 themers with *very* limited options in multiple slots made this actually kind of a bear to wrangle. Lila’s gridwork here is highly precocious. Remember the name.
Happy solving, friends!