"Cornerstones"

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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"Cornerstones"

#1

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Hello and welcome to Meta Monday! :D

I hope you enjoy this puzzle entitled "Cornerstones."

The answer to the meta is something you might use to construct a building.

Cornerstones.pdf

I suggest printing out the PDF and solving on paper. The puzzle contains unnumbered squares that cannot be accurately replicated in PUZ format. You can still solve the PUZ format, but you may have issues collaborating with others, since the numbering on the PDF will not match the PUZ. Cornerstones.puz

As always, feel free to PM me your answer and any feedback. I will post the solution on Sunday, and give hints if needed on Wednesday. Thanks!
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#2

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PMed a guess . . . Interesting, chewy mechanism and enjoyable grid. Thanks, Brian!
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This was fun! Pming momentarily.
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#4

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Solved - sent pm
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#5

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Solved - I believe. Sending a PM!

edit: confirmed. I thought this was a really cool and different puzzle, thanks Brian!
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#6

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On second look, the mechanism of this meta is rather amazing! Oh, and ๐Ÿ›‹
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#7

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Link to 20200914 MMM BrianMac Cornerstones Excel blank.xlxs

[EDIT1: THIS TEMPLATE WORKS VERY WELL WITH THIS PUZZLE.]
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#8

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Off the couch!

Awaiting Brian's confirmation ...

EDIT: Confirmed!
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#9

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Off the couch, I think. Fun puzzle-great job Brian!
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#10

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Off the couch (I have no doubt)! Enjoyed this one a lot!
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#11

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Excellent, Brian!
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#12

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Great puzzle, Brian! Thanks for taking the time to construct it.
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#13

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Waiting for Brian, but I'm confident. Fun and different!
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#14

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Off the couch. Fun!
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Off the couch. Clever puzzle. Thank you.
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Off the couch. Thanks, Brian. Nicely โ€œconstructedโ€.
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Off the davenport. Very imaginative!
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Abide wrote: โ†‘Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:15 pm Off the davenport. Very imaginative!
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Off the couch! What a great puzzle with a new and interesting mechanism. Lots of fun and very creative - thanks, Brian!
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#20

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Off the couch! (After an amusing detour I'll explain post-deadline)

Agreed - this was a very innovative mechanism. I don't recall seeing one like this before and enjoyed it greatly. Thanks, Brian!
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