Decreasing Concerns 
Chilly powder? SNOW [not chili]
Newspaper bye lines? OBITS [not by-lines]
India Inc.? LTD [British “Limited” liability firm like a corporation]
Theme: phrases started with words of size,
in descending order. Problem is that there is no clue indicating such.
Was this tougher than usual for a Monday?
RATING:
Three grins = Excellent: Loved it; Two grins = Good: Enjoyed it; One grin = Satisfactory: A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Unsatisfying: No fun
