For example, the answer to 17A’s “‘Sleep well!’” is NIGHT NIGHT. If you put CAP after the first NIGHT, you get NIGHT CAP. Leslie Rogers: It’s a dream come true to make my debut as a New York Times crossword constructor! My mom introduced me to crosswords when I was young, and my obsession has grown in the last couple of years as I’ve discovered the New York Times Crossword app, tournaments and blogs. Andrea Carla Michaels: It’s been exciting to see a new awareness and push for new women to join the ranks of New York Times constructors!

Source: New York Times February 17, 2019 22:52 UTC