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Jake’s Midi Cryptic #3

◆ · By Jake A · Published 2024-08-03T03:14:58.692Z

Constructor's Note
The third midi in this series. I construct primarily on the phone and just haven’t got the patience to type out explainers. I’m happy to respond to any questions, which I always appreciate. I sincerely hope you enjoy!
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  • Aaron Riccio 🤓8:53 · 2024-08-05T04:54:24.687Z
    Neat grid design! Solid all around, but a few thoughts:
    • 8A: Great surface, but I don't love [opening] as an indicator for 5/7 letters.
    • 10A: A bit too shared root-y in the use of [god] for me, but the wordplay's solid.
    • 2D: Gettable, but I still prefer to avoid indirect anagrams.
    • 3D: [Half an outrageous cost] ARM & LEG and [relative without regard] [-re]LATIVE are both super fun and creative!
    • 4D: Very nice clue.
    • 12D: I get the use of [daffy] for the duck (even lowercased), but it reads a bit off.
    • Jessica 9:55 · 2024-09-15T04:37:57.664Z
      I liked reading your comments, I'm new to cryptics.
    • Jessica 9:55 · 2024-09-15T04:29:45.253Z
      Good puzzle, thanks. I'm still learning cryptics so I revealed most of the squares. I did like and get 1A, 2D, 6D.
      • Jake A constructor · 2024-09-15T20:04:42.805Z
        Thanks, Jessica! I’m glad you enjoyed it and are getting into cryptics. I have found them to be a lot of fun!
      Play today's daily mini crossword
      1A
      Rumrunners treasure panhandlers, per the Reverend (11)
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      Across
      1. 1A
        Rumrunners treasure panhandlers, per the Reverend (11)
      2. 7A
        Bakery’s sweet supply encased in caustic ingredients (5)
      3. 8A
        Unclean opening for Family Guy (5)
      4. 9A
        Changes to improve the quality of music (5)
      5. 10A
        Pre-Old Testament god is a theatrical no-show (5)
      6. 11A
        Starting off my evil game at the end (5)
      7. 13A
        Low sound volume that is… Flick! (5)
      8. 15A
        Shaken soda is half the same for me (2,2,1)
      9. 16A
        Tippecanoe’s running mate looks back in, sorely tempted (5)
      10. 17A
        Hundreds ate slovenly and garnered considerable attention (6,5)
      Down
      1. 1D
        Blast encompassing / alternating sun is late / tho well constructed (5,2,4)
      2. 2D
        No seaweed salad for this stellar hunter (5)
      3. 3D
        What constitutes half an outrageous cost is relative without regard to a type of federal aide (11)
      4. 4D
        Rugged? Refined? Equal opportunity to settle the score (6,5)
      5. 5D
        Rolling dice draws in lira for Castilian knight (2,3)
      6. 6D
        Lovers’ sugary cores (11)
      7. 12D
        Duck down or die daffy in emergency room (5)
      8. 14D
        Marvel marathon featuring animated sleuth (5)
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