The Crossword, Sept. 2: Them’s Fighting Words

Solvers of the world, you have nothing to lose but some time. This week’s puzzle was constructed by Marshal Herrmann, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Marshal is a longtime sports fan based in the Chicago area and, more recently, a crossword constructor. He’s excited to publish a second Defector puzzle at the intersection of these hobbies

Defector 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.