Tales from the Cryptic

Cryptic Mini #000000113:   "Father Bupkis" difficulty level: what're you lookin at me for? Three down... 999,999,886 to go!

Cryptic Mini #000000112:   "Slow Down There, Half Pint" difficulty level: are you gonna make me say it? I'm calling it: 2025 is finally the year I'm going to max out my cryptic mini odometer. Two down... 999,999,887 to go!

Really proud to be a part of the incredible Puzzles for Palestine 2 along with so many all-star constructors. Mine is the only cryptic, but there are twenty-one other crosswords (all American-style, except for one variety puzzle). No minimum donation! And there's a preview puzzle by Erik Agard. Hope you can support, and hope you enjoy :)

Cryptic Mini #000000111:   "Dream Pop's Counterpart" difficulty level: if you have to ask... Happy anniversary of when the Roman legions in Germania Superior refused to swear loyalty to Galba and proclaimed Vitellius as emperor [1] in 69 AD... grātus! (that's Latin for "nice")

Oh no there's been a terrible mix-up at the cryptic mini factory! Somehow I made a full-sized grid... for AVCX?!? Here's a direct link to the puzz , which you can buy for $1 — or you can get take part in their much-needed subscription drive ! If they don't meet their goal, it's very possible AVCX cryptics will become a thing of the past 😔. It makes a great gift for the nerd(s) in your life! Enjoy, sickos!

Cryptic Mini #000000110:   "OnlyFans Dandy" difficulty level: 🙃 Hi here's another puzzle, hope you like it. Sorry, it's too cold for jokes!!

Cryptic Mini #000000109:   "Brat Summer's Followup" difficulty level: let's discuss Hope everyone is enjoying their *checks notes* normal-ass Thursday! Big thanks to Tookey for testsolving this one!