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Excited to be making my NYT crossword debut! A little about me: I grew up in Denver, CO, graduated from Duke, and currently live in New York City. I've been a fan of puzzles (a la Martin Gardner) and word games (anybody else remember Yahoo's Word Racer?) since childhood — I'm grateful now for the chance to share a puzzle of my own creation with you all.
This crossword sprouted from the fun mental imagery of GENERAL TSO and COLONEL SANDERS pitted against each other in a poultry-based battle for dominance. After scouring Wikipedia for more food-related individuals, CAP'N CRUNCH arrived with naval support (though it's lost to history which side he fought on), and the FOOD FIGHT revealer came to mind soon after.
Many thanks to Alex, Matthew, Tom, and Ann for their test solves and feedback, and a big shout-out to my girlfriend Steph, who happily accepted "brainstorming clues for a crossword puzzle" as a date night activity.
I'll be donating the proceeds from today's crossword to GiveDirectly, a nonprofit that delivers direct cash transfers to the world's poorest households, giving those living in poverty the "dignity to choose for themselves how best to improve their lives." If you'd like to join in support, please visit their site.