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  "textContent": "Break the ice with our Monday crossword. This week's puzzle was constructed **by Matthew Stock** and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Matthew is a freelance puzzle maker and newly minted stay-at-home dad originally from Dallas. His puzzles have been published in the _New York Times_ , USA Today, and the _New Yorker_ , among other venues. When he’s not making puzzles, Matthew enjoys cooking, birdwatching and playing ultimate frisbee.\n\nDefector crosswords, launched in partnership with our friends at AVCX, run every Monday. If you’re interested in submitting a puzzle to us, you can read our guidelines HERE.",
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