Crossword #3: Arboreal Freestyle

 



Did someone say Arbor Day? Oh, they were saying Labor Day? And that was days ago? Well, okay. There goes my introduction.

Here's a fun little grid with a tree in the middle and some Gizmo Graeme charm. Thanks to Ben Walker and the illustrious Sam "Frisco" Seventeen for testsolving.

Enjoy! New Gizmo coming soon.

Arbor Lang Syne,
Graeme "Gizmo" Thwomp

Created using crossword creator by Amuse Labs

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