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 We have a big family trip scheduled soon out to the Mendocino Coast...and it feels like summer vacation is finally here. The best part is my 10-year-old niece will be visiting - and while she's here, we're planning to construct a crossword puzzle together! She is already a budding crossword solver, so I'm excited to see if she also gets the constructing bug. Midi-size puzzles are the rage lately, so please enjoy this midi from me - with my niece's name (slightly) hidden in the puzzle...look for our collaboration in a couple weeks! Constructed by using the free crossword creator from Amuse Labs

 It's early July, which means the Tour de France has just begun, and we are into the second week of Wimbledon. I grew up in a tennis family, which means I have played and watched a lot of tennis over the years - this year's Wimbledon has seen a lot of upsets which definitely makes it exciting. The great thing about tennis is it's never too late for a comeback.  Anyways, I was inspired by the phrase "Tennis, anyone?" to make this puzzle - happy solving - and hope you enjoy some of the amazing tennis or cycling or any other sport that brings you joy this month. Created by Katja Brinck using the free cross word creator from Amuse Labs