June 29, 2020

CROSSWORD #1274: Themeless Monday

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Thanks to all who've been able to chip in to the Totally Optional summer BEQ pass the hat drive. If you haven't got your bonus puzzles, drop me a line and I'll take care of it. We're in the last couple days, so if you were planning on giving, now's a good time. It ends on Thursday, and I'll announce which randomly-selected donor will receive a subscription to The Hub Crossword. As always, PayPal or Venmo (@TheBEQ) preferred. But do remember, this is only if you can. Things on the Internet are meant to be free, and I plan on keeping it that way. Thank you for all who can tip, but mostly, thanks to all who keep coming. I've gotten a lot of really great emails from many of you explaining how much the puzzles have meant during these last couple months. I have been moved by all of them.

Long form appeal here.

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