+ + + 
Picked locks? AFRO
Tapped-out character DIT [Morse code]
Current contraption AMMETER
Theme: In addition to three “pluses” comprising part of the grid, three entries begin with words that are synonymous with “plus.”
The three in this grid are a hint to {theme} PLUSSIGNS
Jeter’s 3,000th hit, e.g. HOMERUN [wow that was fast; he hit about a month ago to the day]
ENERO [at least the clue was in Spanish]
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
