Amazing entries at 1A and 1D, and really smooth 2D, 3D, and 4D. I think you probably could've found another definition for 5A and a different *ST for 6A (and/or a Y_) but I'm nitpicking. Great stuff.
Thanks! I was really happy with the 1D find especially. I think 5A suffered the most from the arbitrary 5 word limit for sure. I originally was going for a different kind of wordplay in each clue with a reverse letter bank clue for 3D, but I don’t think there is even a fair indicator for that that is less than 5 words lol
AuLeaf 🤓2:31 · 2024-09-27T15:59:20.205Z
"[unique] ingredients" maybe?
AuLeaf 🤓2:31 · 2024-09-27T16:04:30.023Z
very nice! 1D was a stumper for me, but once I figured out what the entry was, it all clicked :)
5A: Cracker; "tall scene" spoonerism
6A: cold; firST EEL You're
1D: seafood; F[-inn]ISH
2D: dark; UNTIL*
3D: wind; WINTE[-r]*
4D: say "no"; DEN ("study") + Y ("Spanish and")