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The Crossword, March 30: Feeling Good (Themeless)

Cyclists ride in protest along 15th Street after plans to remove bike lanes sparked opposition on March 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.

7-Down: Maneuver that might involve merging into a bike lane

|Heather Diehl/Getty Images

It's time to wrap up the month with a challenging themeless. Keep an eye out for tricky clues and fun wordplay. This week's puzzle was constructed by Rafael Musa and Owen Bergstein, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu.

Defector crosswords, launched in partnership with our friends at AVCX, run every Monday. If you’re interested in submitting a puzzle to us, you can read our guidelines HERE. Please note that submissions will be closed from April 1 to May 1. 

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