On the cusp of achieving the year long ⭐ streak!

#xwords #nytxword #puzzles #smallvictory

Okay I solved the NYT xword today, and I loved the idea, and I enjoyed the solve.*

But what was the point? Couldn't they attach an actual them to the mechanic? Or am I missing something?

#xwords #nytcrossword #crosswords

(*I enjoy most solves that are relatively easy for me -- I'm sure that says something about my psyche that we don't need to get into right now).