January 13, 2025 - "The Case of the Missing Watercolor" - Jess Shulman, edited by Amie Walker

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Puzzle Notes

Dear friends:

Today's puzzle is a 12x9 midi titled "The Case of the Missing Watercolor" by Lil AVCX editor Jess Shulman. We hope you'll enjoy "cracking the case."

Jess says: "One of the best parts of crossword construction is collaborating. For this puzzle's theme, I had a basic idea, but the full concept only came together thanks to some brilliant brainstorming by Will, Olivia, and Sally, as well as Amie's excellent input on the clues. I'm always grateful to know such clever folks who can help make me look good. Hope you enjoy what we came up with. And happy new year!"

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Some Lil AVCX news: We're thrilled to announce that the results of the AVCX subscription drive have made it possible for Lil AVCX to continue its mentoring program! We have put out a call for our 2025 constructor roster. We are looking for constructors (particularly new constructors) interested in mentorship and collaboration. You'll find the full details here. Please help us spread the word!
As we mentioned last week, we're going to be adjusting the Lil AVCX schedule this year to work within our budget. We will be bringing you 78 midis during 2025. We'll be in your inbox every week on Sunday evening. Some weeks we'll also have a puzzle for you on Monday evening. In other words, always expect a puzzle on Sunday, and some weeks you'll get a bonus puzzle on Monday! For the next couple of months, we'll be bringing you one puzzle a week to give us time to focus on bringing a new roster of constructors on board. As always, thanks for your support!

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