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So, I’m back with what I hope is a much better puzzle than last time. As per usual I had a lot of help but I think it really made for a better puzzle. Oh, and you don’t have to worry about the allergeny death anagrams; I won’t do that again (well except for this intro of course). Plus I had to eliminate all my good puns that I had painted on the ceiling before the puzzle would be allowed in the Sisti-ene Chapel.

I’d say this is about a solid 2 but I’d imagine that is going to vary by solver. I will post some nudges on Wednesday if people need them.

In the meantime, please enjoy. PM me with your answers/questions and I will try to keep a leader board. Bear with me because I am working Thursday and Friday so I’ll be slow to post after Wednesday.

Know No End.puz
Know No End.pdf

20210222 MMM DrTom — Know No End — Excel form

20210222 MMM DrTom — Know No End — PDF from PUZ (bigger clues)

I finally got to see an MMM puzzle early on Monday! Being in Israel I usually see it much later in the day.
DrTom - Thanks for posting early - it was almost an MMS!
I solved the grid on the bus ride on the way to work, and the meta on my lunch break. I'm a little uncertain about a couple of things - I'll wait for confirmation.
Great puzzle! Thanks!

Edit: Confirmation received - off the couch!

I submitted. Now it’s just a waiting game.....
And we have leapt off the settee. Lots of wonderful clues right in my wheelhouse cuz I’m not as young as the cabana boy.

Ditto (submitted, awaiting a response)
Postscript - response received, submission confirmed.

Whoops! A solver pointed out that I forgot to include the meta hint in the initial post. It is:

The answer to the meta is something that can be Read or Red.

Though judging but the early solvers I think most of you either won't need it or have found it in the online versions. Sorry for the boo boo. Off to the Dermatologist (important for Floridians) I'll post a leader board when I get back!

Dr Tom - can I squeeze "an impossible task if you are a lefty no matter how long you practice" in 35A

Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:45 am Dr Tom - can I squeeze "an impossible task if you are a lefty no matter how long you practice" in 35A

And 8D was just on the tip of my tongue and of infinite value

Got it— good one, Tom!

Off the couch.

Loved it!

Good luck at the dermo, Dr. Tom!

Submitted, pretty sure I got it.

Usually I don't go for odd humor in puzzles but I loved this one. And the mechanism was great. (Maybe I'm biased because I figured it out, though...)

I believe I'm off the couch. Awaiting Tom's confirmation after his appointment...

Confirmed!

Off the couch. Confirmed. Very fun.

UPDATE - LEADER BOARD

We have 12 solvers already, won't be an occupied couch in the house!

DJB-------------------3:38 AM
Schmeel-------------6:34 AM
RPardoe-------------8:24 AM
Meg------------------8:36 AM
m5rammy-----------9:41 AM
BrennerTJ----------10:10 AM
Dannyvee-----------10:11 AM
Dave C---------------10:54 AM
ChrisKochmanski---11:18 AM
Dplass----------------12:10 PM
Hidden in 3D--------12:15 PM
boharr----------------12:42 PM

Oh, and I am guessing that some of these are from different time zones, although I'd like to think people were waiting up for my puzzle being the shy unassuming guy that I am.

Outstanding puzzle, Dr. Tom! Thank you! Fun and clever.

Nice mechanism, very clever all around. I have filled the cup.

Submitted. Feel like I should be off the couch.

Late start, but loads of fun. The grid took me forever, and there was a groan each step of the way. I am off the couch.
🛋

That was a wonderful crossword and puzzle.