154: Morgana's Ice Cream (Themeless)

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Word Count: 70

Mean Word Length: 5.40

Happy Friday from Trash Panda Puzzles!

This was my second year growing garlic, and while last year’s bulbs were… passable, this year’s harvest was a bit of a bust. Of the 128 cloves I planted last autumn, only about 60% made it. I bring this up because the Minnesota Garlic Festival is happening this weekend in Hutchinson! Weather permitting, I’m planning to attend, soak up the garlicky goodness, and stock up on fresh bulbs to break apart and replant later this autumn. Here’s hoping the old saying holds true: third time’s the charm.

Now, onto the good stuff: crossword time! This week's puzzle is a 15x15 grid with standard symmetry and 12 entries that are 8+ letters long. Big thanks to my playtesters for their sharp eyes and honest feedback, especially about my pun game, which apparently still needs some work.

Title Inspiration: 10A, 14A

Personal Word List/Score: 10A, 20A, 31A, 49A, 58A, 63A

Reappearing 4+ Letter Words: 1A, 2D, 5D, 6D, 7D, 8D, 12D, 14A, 19A, 28D, 32D, 33A, 39D, 43D, 47D, 50D, 51D, 52D, 53D, 59A

Unique Words to Date: 6,305 (+43)

Non-NYT Words: 3D, 31A, 35D, 39A, 49A, 58A, 63A

If you enjoy, solve, stream, or find a typo in my crossword, please let me know!

Don't forget to love each other,

Jac

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