Free Radical

 Hi all!

Three puzzles to mention...

Roland Ingram (Longyfan!) and I wrote the Browser cryptic for this week called "Connect," expertly edited as always by the inestimable Dan Feyer.  This one is a prize puzzle, meaning there's a final meta-answer to the puzzle that you can send in for a chance to win a prize.  Neither of us has done one of these before and I'm excited to hear how people find it.

Also!  Last week I posted a special puzzle on MyCrossword...  I don't think I ever gave that a name in my head.  Let's say that one was called Strong Shot.

Also!  This week I'm dropping another one on MyCrossword, which I'm calling Free Radical.  I hope you like it.

Yay Cryptic Crosswords!

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