87. Time to Speak
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87. Time to Speak
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(Me with my coffee.)
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Puzzle #86 answer: GET SMART
Correct entries: 64
@BrennerTJ got smart with that one!
Explanation: We have eight entries with initials IQ (per the title); their initial letters spell DON ADAMS, who acted as Agent 86 in GET SMART, the answer to our meta! (If you almost got it but didn't, missed it by that much!)
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Mr. Gaffney gave us two solid, straightforward Level 2-ish metas this week in WSJ and MGWCC. I'll continue that trend with what should be a Level 1.5, but I'll make it Level 2 at the most to be on the safe side.
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87. Time to Speak
The answer to the meta is a 2-word title.
Deadline is Saturday, March 16 at 1 pm ET.
Good luck, and may all your solves be beautiful!
Mikey G
Crosshare
(Me with my coffee.)
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Puzzle #86 answer: GET SMART
Correct entries: 64
@BrennerTJ got smart with that one!
Explanation: We have eight entries with initials IQ (per the title); their initial letters spell DON ADAMS, who acted as Agent 86 in GET SMART, the answer to our meta! (If you almost got it but didn't, missed it by that much!)
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Mr. Gaffney gave us two solid, straightforward Level 2-ish metas this week in WSJ and MGWCC. I'll continue that trend with what should be a Level 1.5, but I'll make it Level 2 at the most to be on the safe side.
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87. Time to Speak
The answer to the meta is a 2-word title.
Deadline is Saturday, March 16 at 1 pm ET.
Good luck, and may all your solves be beautiful!
Mikey G
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I didn't realize there was a puzzle today and didn't start it till I saw the email, but quick solve. Thanks for the pleasant surprise, Mikey!
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Good one!
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.)
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
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Fun and breezy. Thanks.
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Fun, Mikey! Thanks!
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Fantastic meta. Thanks Mikey!
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Solved! Fun puzzle with great cluing as per usual.
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Time to speak up, Kitties!
Thanks for a puzzle that really spoke to me, Mikey!
Thanks for a puzzle that really spoke to me, Mikey!
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Funs solve Mikey, thanks for the puzzle!
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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