Puzzle Notes

Dear friends,

This week, the Inkubator is excited to feature a puzzle by up-and-coming constructor Amanda Rafkin. We think you'll find it moderately challenging!

Amanda Rafkin is a queer Los Angeles based musical theater pianist/music director/composer. She can often be found writing or solving crossword puzzles, playing and singing romantic songs out loud to no one, and finding innovative ways to delay accomplishing any and all tasks. She hopes you enjoy this puzzle, and can assure you that she laughed out loud to herself at least once while making it. Find Amanda on Twitter at @AmandaRafkin.

When you're done solving, check out Diary of a Crossword Fiend for a write-up and discussion, every Friday after an Inkubator puzzle is published. For general updates, follow us on twitter at @InkubatorXWords, and visit our website. Thanks to all of our subscribers for your continuing support, feedback, and kindness!

Coming up next, on December 19, as our first year winds down: a themeless from Wyna Liu. Also check your inboxes for special renewal offers from the Inkubator and the AV Club!

All best,
Laura and Tracy