Ailee Yoshida author page
1 puzzle by Ailee Yoshida
with Constructor comments
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As a high school student, I pick up on a variety of language throughout my day, ranging from Gen-Z slang to calculus terms. This provides a plethora of inspiration for crosswords! One day last year, I overheard a conversation about AMAZING GRACE in the cafeteria. As I let my mind wander, I came up with other phrases with an adjective + girl name, which led me to this SUPERGIRL theme.
While AMAZING GRACE didn't make it into the grid, I'm glad it lent itself to other fun entries like ROCKIN ROBIN and PRETTY PENNY. I hope this puzzle is lighthearted and enjoyable across demographics, from my classmates just starting out to NYT followers around the globe.
Thank you to the Diverse Crossword Constructor Fellowship and my mentor, Joel Fagliano, for helping make this puzzle a reality! I look forward to constructing more crosswords.