August 12, 2025 - "Make a wish!" - Malaika Handa, edited by Olivia Mitra Framke

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Puzzle Notes

Dear friends:

Please give a big Lil AVCX welcome to Malaika Handa! This 11x11 midi is titled "Make a wish!" and we think you'll find it a lively, moderately challenging solve. You don't want to miss this gem — one of our test solvers shared that "it's a testament to the quality of long fill you can fit into such a small space" — we couldn't agree more!

Malaika has made over 500 puzzles over the past five years — you can see the full archive at malaikahanda.com. She has 10x10 puzzles published by Vulture magazine several days a week, as well as sporadic full-sized puzzles in outlets like the New York Times and Apple News+. Keep an eye out for her upcoming puzzle book, which will be released in December!

Malaika says: "This puzzle completes the trifecta for me — I have now been published in AVCX, AVCX+, and Lil AVCX! The entry that kicked off this puzzle was at 12-Across, but ultimately 26-Across is my favorite in the grid. They are simply sooooo tasty; the perfect food. If you have a favorite one in NYC, please let me know!"

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