THIS PUZZLE BLOWS!

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Hello again, everybody. New puzzle as promised. This one was a lot of fun to make, and I hope it's just as fun to solve. The theme is straightforward, with just a little bit of head-scratching. Expect a Tuesday solve.

If you haven't checked out my collab with Ariel Haymarket, the best time to do so is now, while Pride Month is still raging on. Ariel is one of my top favorites in the indie crossworld: Her fill is trail-blazing, with an eye toward leftist views, and her cluing is the kind that fans of Et Tu, Etui will enjoy. I'd say "Tell her I sent you", but I don't think I have the clout for that. What I will say is "Don't forget to tip your constructor".

Anyway, new themeless in the works — keep your eyes peeled.

—Hoyt