Tales from the Cryptic

Cryptic Mini #000000003   obscuration level: 🌓 (partially cloudy) Back to the mini grind! This time the obscuration is bumped up to a 🌓, with definitions slightly more opaque, and their locations harder to find. And if you ever get stuck, remember the hints! Enjoy :)

"The Commuter's Cryptic"   obscuration level: 🌔 (some easy, some not-so-easy) Surprise! A *full-size* cryptic, on a Thursday no less! I didn't expect to break this blog's traditions after only two posts, but I didn't expect to find a collaboration partner either. It was a lot of fun making the grid with Spencer, who is new to cryptics, but has a real keen talent for them. You check out their blog for more goodness. Meanwhile, hope this ditty brings ya joy!

Cryptic Mini #000000002   obscuration level: 🌔 (I think you'll be fine) Hello Again, World!  Don't worry, this puzzle has nothing to do with Irish Coffee... I just wanted to spread some holiday cheer :-)

Cryptic Mini #000000001   obscuration level: 🌔 (a tad unclear) Hello, World!  Long time cryptic solver, first time cryptic publisher. I've been in a masochistic relationship with cryptics for over 12 years now, so I thought I'd share my pain by unleashing more cryptics into the world 🙃