August 16, 2022 - "A bear in a nightcap" - Chris Piuma, edited by Brooke Husic

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Puzzle Notes

Dear friends:

Tonight we have a compact 8x8 by our own Chris Piuma called "A bear in a nightcap". It's cute and rather tricksy.

Chris says: "I hope you all enjoy this lil puzzle. And remember, if you are reading a book and come across a word or concept you don't understand, you're encouraged to look it up. Same thing goes for crosswords! Look things up, if it helps you enjoy or appreciate a crossword. I, for one, am more impressed by people who appreciate puzzles deeply than those who solve puzzles quickly. So have fun!"

Next week: Something a bit unusual awaits.

xoxo,

Brooke, Chris, Enrique & the expanded AVCX crew

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