Thoroughly Satisfying

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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Cap'n Rick
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Thoroughly Satisfying

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Ahoy, Muggles!

Welcome to the middle of winter! Unlike Mrs. Cap'n, who doesn't exactly enjoy colder weather, I kinda like it. To me, there's nothing more satisfying than sitting by the woodstove on a blustery winter evening sipping a nice cab and reading a good book (unless I can be sitting on a beach somewhere sipping a nice pina colada!) :D And that brings us to today's puzzle - "Thoroughly Satisfying" - which will hopefully satisfy your desire for a nice meta, or at least put a smile on your face. I'd like to thank @Abide, @Al Sisti, @Wendy Walker, @boharr, @whimsy, and @Joe Ross for testing and technical help.

The meta answer is a serene and scenic attraction.

Thoroughly Satisfying - Crosshare

Thoroughly Satisfying - PUZ

Thoroughly Satisfying - PDF

Thoroughly Satisfying - Spreadsheet


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Nudges are here.
Solution is here.

Good luck!
Cap'n Rick
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#2

Post by Dow Jones »

OTC. Thanks for the "thoroughly satisfying" meta, Cap'n Rick.
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#3

Post by SamKat9 »

Off the couch, thanks Cap'n Rick!
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Off the couch, I believe!
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Post by Schmeel »

Off the couch - thanks for the puzzle!
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Satisfyingly off the couch, thanks Cap’n!
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What a fun way to start the week. Loved it and I'm off the couch and off to tennis.
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Off the couch! Thanks, Cap’n!
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Post by ChrisKochmanski »

OTC!
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OTC. Just in time for Zumba. Thanks Capn Rick!
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#11

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Off the couch and thoroughly satisfied with the meta. Thanks, Cap'n Rick!
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Off the couch. Nice one
If I’ve solved and you need a nudge, you can PM me. Happy to pay it forward. ;)
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#13

Post by ImOnToo »

OTC. Enjoyed it, Cap’n!
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#14

Post by MatthewL »

Off the couch. Thanks for the puzzle, Rick!
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Post by Hidden in 3D »

OTC! Thoroughly satisfying, indeed! Thanks, Rick!
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Post by Bird Lives »

Off the couch and seeking serenity now.
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#17

Post by hcbirker »

OTC! Thanks Cap'n!
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#18

Post by Eric Porter »

OTC! I liked all the easter eggs which are pointed out in the CrossHare comments.
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#19

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Off the couch. Thanks, Cap'n!
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Post by KayW »

:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :couch_and_lamp: OTC Thanks for a lovely meta!
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