"Deathtrap" October 27, 2023

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"Deathtrap" October 27, 2023

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This week's contest is titled DEATHTRAP By Mike Shenk
The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a five-letter word.

Deathtrap spreadsheet

Good luck with the meta and the grid.

Reminder (in case you don't see the big pink banner above). Matt Gaffney's Q&A is Saturday night at 7:30 pm Eastern. The link with the meeting number and password will be posted above on Saturday morning. The link will be active at about 7:00 pm.

See the details or PM me is you have any questions about procedure or have any questions that you may want to ask but you are not available to be present on Saturday. The Q&A will be recorded and the link posted here on the forum.
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Got it!
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On shore! Definitely glad to get here early, the beach is going to be CROWDED!
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Got it!

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She's such a gourd kitty!
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Ashore! How spooky
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Solved
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Ashore! Gonna be a crowded one. Beer me quick, Cabana Boy!
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Ashore!
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Guinness me
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Safely ashore - Guinness please?
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On shore!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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On the beach!
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On shore. Grid more of an issue than the meta.
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On shore. Nice dark beer sounds good.
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On the beach! 🏖️ 🍷

Fun!
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Ashore!
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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ashore!
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Ashore!
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PS: If you want help with a meta, PM what you have so I can help without spoiling too much. I've received lots of help in the beginning and I love to pay it forward!
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On shore!
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That was quite Week 1. 😉

If you are looking for more metas, there are four excellent “amateur” efforts this week (SSS, MMM, MOAT, MEOW).

https://www.xword-muggles.com/viewforum.php?f=6

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