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Mini Cryptic #53: My Last Daily (when in doubt, end on a prime number)

· By ObscureFox · Published 2024-02-08T20:00:05.417Z

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  • ObscureFox constructor · 2024-02-08T20:00:05.417Z
    I started making these daily mini cryptics when something at work really upset me. I thought, "fine, if you're going to treat me like that, I'm taking some time every day to make a crossword." I'm still frustrated by work, but keeping up daily crosswords has become a chore rather than fun (the puzzle with ennui in it about broke me). But I've really liked doing these puzzles. Even more, I really appreciated all the comments on them. I've never really done anything creative like this before, so it was quite gratifying to see people enjoy them. I know there were a lot of weak clues, but I hope there were enough good ones to make it worthwhile. I think I might try a bigger puzzle. If I do, and it gets to a workable place, I'll post it here at 3 someday.
    If anyone ever wants to work on a puzzle together or needs a test solver, let me know.
    • nate 4:44 · 2024-02-08T20:58:48.538Z
      Congrats! I always enjoy your puzzles, I’ll be excited to see whatever you make next :) I also relate to the burnout you described—a short break does wonders for your creative juices.
      • ObscureFox constructor · 2024-02-09T17:16:42.009Z
        Thank you! I'm glad you liked them!
      • merlinnimue 🤓59s · 2024-02-08T20:58:43.333Z
        i still cant even imagine putting out one, so i shudder to think what a toll daily construction can bring... thanks for everything, hope you can find the magic again, and best of luck in your endeavors (also glad to end on a prime number as well)
        • ObscureFox constructor · 2024-02-09T13:07:22.820Z
          Thanks! I really appreciate your solving and commenting on my puzzles? It definitely made the whole experience much more fun.
        • JSP 🤓2:51 · 2024-02-08T21:28:32.199Z
          Fantastic, Mr. Fox! I have really, really enjoyed your puzzles. In fact, you inspired me to start posting some of my own! I do hope you set again in the future, but until then, what a terrific mini to end your streak... "shoot" and "pitcher" and "animated mother" gave me great big smiles when I connected the dots. Thanks for sharing your cleverness with us :)
          • ObscureFox constructor · 2024-02-09T13:09:21.256Z
            Thank you! I'm glad you are setting. It was sort of the same for me: I was solving other people's daily solve and thought, maybe I could do that. I think this venue is great because it lets you solve and set in one place. I'll keep an eye out for your puzzles!
          • rjy 7:45 · 2024-02-08T21:37:05.433Z
            The daily thing puts undue pressure on and makes it a less fun endeavor… I’ve enjoyed learning from these - relatively new to cryptics - but I’ve gotten addicted with yours and others’ offerings. Thanks for the on-ramp, and hope to see you pop up occasionally whenever it’s fun for you… cheers!
            • ObscureFox constructor · 2024-02-09T13:10:12.888Z
              Thanks! If you're just getting in, I recommend the New Yorker's Sunday Cryptic. I think it's meant to be on the easier side, but I still find them really enjoyable. They aren't trivial.
            • Hector 🤓2:45 · 2024-02-08T21:43:27.585Z
              Thank for all the fun puzzles, OF!
              • ObscureFox constructor · 2024-02-09T13:10:37.522Z
                Yep yep!
              • Oliver Hardy 5:55 · 2024-02-08T22:59:37.871Z
                Some puzzles just fall into place, others fight you with no quarter given!
                Thanks for all your puzzles.
                • ObscureFox constructor · 2024-02-09T13:10:53.105Z
                  Of course! Thanks for all the solves and comments. They really kept me motivated.
                • Aaron Riccio 🤓2:06 · 2024-02-09T02:02:38.632Z
                  Thanks for all your offerings; I liked 4A and 1D a lot, and I chuckled at 3D and 5A as well. Take care of yourself, and come back to construction when it brings you as much joy as it brings us solvers.
                  • ObscureFox constructor · 2024-02-09T13:11:56.541Z
                    I'm glad they made you chuckle. There are few things I enjoy in solving puzzles more than when a clue makes me laugh. Thanks for your puzzles and feedback!
                  1A
                  Blind fish with flayed eel (5)
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                  2
                  3
                  4
                  5
                  Across
                  1. 1A
                    Blind fish with flayed eel (5)
                  2. 4A
                    Confess! A Spanish aunt came back to pick up the girl running your D&D campaign! (5)
                  3. 5A
                    Animated mother essential to pornomag nakedness's return (5)
                  Down
                  1. 1D
                    Follow stealthily and shoot! (5)
                  2. 2D
                    No Adam became a pitcher? (2,3)
                  3. 3D
                    Beginning to tax relief act follows former surplus (5)
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