Note: 1-50 is poor outcome (4)

My cryptic grid has too many unches and three sets of them are consecutive. Major rework required. Major rework done. Hours invested. Then sudden realization hits: One common word, not thematic but critical to making the new grid fit together, is misspelled. Deadline in peril. Mood bleak.

Note: 1-50 is poor outcome (4)

My cryptic grid has too many unches and three sets of them are consecutive. Major rework required. Major rework done. Hours invested. Then sudden realization hits: One common word, not thematic but critical to making the new grid fit together, is misspelled. Deadline in peril. Mood bleak.