"Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

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"Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

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Making the Rounds by Patrick Berry

Attached is Crossword #17.

What four-letter word is hinted at by this puzzle?

Rules: Email me (at the address below) the word no later than 6 p.m. (Eastern time) on Sunday, April 23. You can enter only once, so be sure before hitting the "Send" button. One person chosen at random from the correct entries will win [lots of Fireball swag]. On Sunday evening, I'll send out the solution and the winner's name.

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Brilliant puzzle. Loved it!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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Solved - thought this was a good one.
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I concur with the previous posters - very much worth the solve!
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Echo echo echo-- this one took much pondering/several looks with a satisfying reveal. Another fantastic puzzle from Patrick Berry.
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Ditto. A fun meta - just what I’d expect from Patrick Berry
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.

(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
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Wowza. My head is spinning after that one.
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Fun puzzle—really enjoyed it! I had the right general idea early on, but it took me a while to apply it properly. Great “aha” moment!
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Wow. Very impressive puzzle. Major league effort from Patrick.
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Classic Berry...
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