The Big Butch Crossword

2. Feminist and Civil Rights activist that described herself as “Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet.”
4. A term used by many Black butches to describe themselves
7. The act of a (usually) lesbian couple moving in together early on in their relationship
8. London Butch Bar with a name that parodies an American restaurant famous for it’s waitress’s skimpy uniforms
9. ‘I ___ a Girl’, Queer BBC dating game show released in 2024
10. ‘Boots of Leather ___ of Gold’ 1993 book on Lesbian History by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth L. Kennedy
11. A floral symbol of lesbian love, popularised by Greek poet Sappho
12. Catherine, Butch photographer known for her portraits of her own community
13. Haircut currently popular amongst Lesbians and other Queer people
18. Accessory used to signal lesbianism, popularised by working class Butches
19. 1996 cult classic following a love affair between an ex-convict and the girlfriend of a gangster
20. One half of a lesbian, indie-pop duo consisting of identical twins

1. Queer indie-rock supergroup that released ‘The Record’ in 2023
3. Popular workwear clothing brand often worn by lesbians
4. Car company commonly associated with Lesbians
5. Early 2000’s American TV drama following a group of lesbians and queer women in Los Angeles
6. Author of Stone Butch Blues (1993)
14. Ancient Minoan axe used as a symbol of Lesbian Feminism
15. An accessory shared by climbers and many lesbians
16. Chapman, 80s singer that sang ‘Fast Car’
17. “Dental ___”, a form of STI protection some lesbians may use