Saroota's Cryptics

This is dropping super late because work and life gets in the way. Plus, I collabed on a variety! Check it out if you haven't already: The Hunt! This puzzle is in honor of International Friendship Day, typically celebrated in July. Since the pandemic, I have made so many amazing friends on Twitch in the crossword and trivia communities - you know who you are! This puzzle is in dedication to all of you :) Thank you to Liari , Mentalplayground and juff for the test solves! Leave a comment if you solve and let me know if you stream. Fullscreen

My first variety! This was quite the project. I learned so much about cryptics and varieties from two wonderful setters and collaborators - juff and Skald . They are both far more experienced and skilled cryptic writers who tend to specialize in some shennanigans. I encourage you to check out their blogs. Just click their names. Thanks to VraieAmy and Steve Mossberg for the test solves. The first version is meant for those part of our Twitch streaming community, as there are some inside jokes. The second removes these inside jokes. Happy solving! As always, comment if you solve and let us know if you stream. Twitch Community Version: Other Version: