July 21, 2025 - "On Your Marks" - Alex Rossell Hayes, edited by Brian Callahan

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We're thrilled to bring you today's puzzle: a 10x10 midi from Alex Rossell Hayes titled "On Your Marks." Fair warning: some of the clues might be a bit challenging. If you hit a dead end, we encourage you to embrace the stress. You'll get there!

Alex says: "I'm excited to be sharing my third Lil AVCX midi. This puzzle was inspired by my love of linguistics and dipping my toes into cryptic crosswords. Some of the clues are a little cryptic-lite. If you pay close attention to each theme entry, you hopefully won't miss the mark."

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