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I have a paid version of Nova and I'll try it tomorrow. Doesnt look like any feature would be lost because the default launcher does not have many. I just hope it stays this smooth.
Thanks for the idea on clearing apps. Indeed it makes no sense to clear them at all.
The widget in question is World clock widget (link) which worked great for me in non-paid setting in 5T, but thicker fonts in 10T make its proportions look all weird. It is indeed widget-specific issue. For example, the VLC widget allows resizing as it supports multiple proportions. Will try the links you shared. Much thanks.
On a sidenote, a lot of this is part and parcel of the OS evolution, some stuff from apps gets picked up as OS feature (f.lux turned into night mode feature across all OS), at other times some stuff is shedded and apps provide support. I am happy till the time I get what I have in mind.
Linkme got it wrong. Here's the play store link to the one I use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hubalek.android.worldclock
World Clock Widget with transparent background.
What the bot linked is the wrong one. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hubalek.android.worldclock&hl=en