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The Crossword, Sept. 2: Them’s Fighting Words

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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27-Down: “___, Vikings” (NFL fight song)

Solvers of the world, you have nothing to lose but some time. This week's puzzle was constructed by Marshal Herrmann, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Marshal is a longtime sports fan based in the Chicago area and, more recently, a crossword constructor. He's excited to publish a second Defector puzzle at the intersection of these hobbies

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