Puzzle Notes

Dear solvers,

This week we're bringing you a puzzle from Canadian constructor Jess Shulman. This is her third cryptic for AVCX, and of course you can find her work elsewhere in the crossworld. To paraphrase Brooke Lynn Hytes, this puzzle is true north strong and fierce!

From the constructor: 'I'm so happy to be back in the AVCX Cryptic! Huge thanks to Stella for her thoughtful and highly instructive edits'every time I construct a cryptic I feel like I learn a thousand new things in the process. Hope you enjoy it!'

We think you'll love this for having a fun touch of pop culture without asking you to know too many facts when you're already breaking your brain on the wordplay. Enjoy!

Be well,
The AVCX Cryptic team