"X-Word Friendly"

A weekly meta crossword created by members of the forum. Difficulty levels will vary. Hints are usually available starting Wednesday, and solutions are posted on Sunday.
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#21

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Note this MMM has been upgraded to a
PRIZE PUZZLE!: Instructions: Send a Private Message (PM) to me with your answer. Once I am satisfied with your answer, I will add you to the leaderboard. Deadline for PM is 12 midnight EDT this Saturday. A winner will be drawn from all entrants on the leaderboard. Winner will receive an unsullied book of crosswords -(NY Sun, Vol. 2) https://www.amazon.com/New-York-Sun-Cro ... 402706294

Leaderboard as of 9:40 edt

1. Meg
2. oldjudge
3. boharr
4. BrianMac
5. Cindy
6. markhr
7. Al Sisti*

*hard nudge required
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#22

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Off the couch but needed a hand up! I'd never have gotten this one entirely on my own. (No offense!)
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#23

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I enjoyed this one. Nice bit of humor added. The Muggles Monday puzzles have been pretty impressive so far.
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#24

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Ruh-roh, Reter!

Methinks 42A's maybe misspeeled.

Rour Roredient,

17A 17D
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#25

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Joe Ross wrote: โ†‘Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:17 am Ruh-roh, Reter!

Methinks 42A's maybe misspeeled.

Rour Roredient,

17A 17D
No 'tis right.
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#26

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Leaderboard as of 8:45 edt

1. Meg
2. oldjudge
3. boharr
4. BrianMac
5. Cindy
6. markhr
7. Al Sisti
8. Laura M
9. LaceyK

[edit] And as of 11:40 am

10. Beth Tyrpin
11. Dplass
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#27

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๐Ÿ›‹
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#28

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Thanks for the meta!
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#29

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Confirmed off the couch. Thanks for the low toner option and all the laughs in this one. Muggles can create lots of crossword 32A. :)
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#30

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Enjoyed the grid fill, many amusing clues. But I've no idea where to start on the meta, or even what "friend of the forum" might mean?!?
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#31

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I'm off the couch.

Appreciated the clue for 8D - inspired, not remotely based on.
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Leaderboard as of 6:05 edt

1. Meg
2. oldjudge
3. boharr
4. BrianMac
5. Cindy
6. markhr
7. Al Sisti
8. Laura M
9. LaceyK
10. Beth Tyrpin
11. Dplass
12. ChrisKochmanski
13. FKelly
14. BarbaraK (bonus point)
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#33

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I think I have the meta answer now. Have submitted it, we'll see.
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#34

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On the board, yay!
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#35

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10 am update and first nudge

15. Anita

Nudge #1
30-A is not a path; just a dumb clue. First step: Look at letter lengths in the words of the theme entries. Discern commonality.
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#36

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Funny how that nudge gave me zero information and yet gave me the answer instantly. Not my finest hour, this one, but several interesting and deep rabbit holes.
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#37

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I am off the couch, with (what I think was) a slight nudge towards the right direction.
Great puzzle! I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for the meta.
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#38

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I think I'm already past the point of Nudge #1, but I can't see what to do next. ๐Ÿ˜€
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#39

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I am resting comfortably on the couch, waiting for my second shot of Dr. Pepper.....
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#40

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Added to leaderboard

16. Schmeel

Nudge #2
Apply the first part of title to the commonalities referenced above
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