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Stu Ockman
The Thursday, April 18, 2013 crossword is by Stu Ockman
15x15, 75 words, 38 blocks
The Friday, May 17, 2013 crossword is by Josh Knapp
15x15, 68 words, 34 blocks

Martin Ashwood-Smith
The Saturday, May 18, 2013 crossword is by Martin Ashwood-Smith
15x15, 68 words, 27 blocks

Jean O'Conor
The Sunday, May 19, 2013 crossword, BEFITTING, is by Jean O'Conor
21x21, 140 words, 76 blocks

Tim Croce
The Monday, May 20, 2013 crossword is by Tim Croce
15x15, 76 words, 39 blocks

Patrick McIntyre
The Tuesday, May 21, 2013 crossword is by Patrick McIntyre
15x15, 76 words, 38 blocks

Kevin Christian
The Wednesday, May 22, 2013 crossword is by Kevin Christian
15x15, 74 words, 34 blocks

David Levinson Wilk
The Thursday, May 23, 2013 crossword is by David Levinson Wilk
15x15, 76 words, 40 blocks
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