A Step in the Right Direction

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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A Step in the Right Direction

#1

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From MikeyG (last week's post, accidentally double booked by me :oops:)

Solvers of the world, unite! It's the alliterative Muggle Meta Monday time, posted by this guy at 12:01 am Monday, Eastern, since I have an early shift tomorrow (today?).

You know the drill by now: solve the puzzle, change the world.

The answer to the meta is a 5-letter word.

PUZ / PDF / Excel NOTE: FILES WERE UPDATED AT 9:20 AM ET

Winner gets...an autographed picture of yours truly (loser gets two). (Actually, it's an Amazon gift card - which is slightly more valuable, I guess).

I will be available to give out lovely, heartwarming cryptic assistance beginning on Wednesday; feel free to submit either by PM or through my e-mail at mrgraczyk at gmail dot com. Deadline is 10 pm Saturday, Eastern time.

Happy puzzling!

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#2

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Thanks, Brian!
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#3

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Leaderboard of Destiny: Those Who Have Found Their Way Off the Couch

(Check edit timestamp for last updated; dotted lines indicate days).

1. Cindy
2. Meg
3. boharr
4. oldjudge
5. ChrisKochmanski
6. RPardoe
7. Cinny
8. Wendy Walker
9. Hector
10. dudeski
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11. Schmeel
12. FrankieHeck
13. MaineMarge
14. DrTom
15. Darth
16. Bird Lives
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17. KayW
18. whimsy
19. Cap'n Rick
20. Laura M
21. HeadInHome
22. Anita
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23. TMart
24. cbarbee002
25. madhatter5

(To be officially off the couch, I need a PM with your reply - if your user name is not there and you've submitted, that means you must not be correct OH NO. You may continue to submit; the only "penalty" is that you drop on the leaderboard...and higher up is more likely to win the drawing!)

Spoilers, to be posted sporadically!

Spoiler #1: The five-letter word does NOT end in "T."

Spoiler #2: If you're stuck, you probably know what you need to look for - I promise, it's (they're) out there! Keep looking!

Spoiler #3: If you found what you need in Step 2, apply the definition liberally!

Mikey G
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#4

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Mikey, you're hilarious! Your playfulness made me laugh out loud more times than I should admit ... but now I need to get serious on the meta. I thought I had it, but I'm a letter shy of your instruction. It's only Monday, though, so I'll soldier on with caffeine and determination. Thanks again for your light touch!
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#5

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Solved. Nicely done!
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#6

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Very clever!! I rolled my eyes on some clues, as expected. Fun meta!
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#7

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Reconsidering. Now OK.
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#8

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I believe (hope) I am off the couch. Grid was tough for me but hilarious cluing. Meta was diabolical. Thanks.
EDIT: Confirmed
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#9

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Tom Wilson wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:33 am Mikey, you're hilarious! Your playfulness made me laugh out loud more times than I should admit ... but now I need to get serious on the meta. I thought I had it, but I'm a letter shy of your instruction. It's only Monday, though, so I'll soldier on with caffeine and determination. Thanks again for your light touch!
On the same couch, and of the same mindset! :D
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#10

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I think I'm off the couch. Submitted, anyway.
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#11

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whimsy wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 4:20 pm
Tom Wilson wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:33 am Mikey, you're hilarious! Your playfulness made me laugh out loud more times than I should admit ... but now I need to get serious on the meta. I thought I had it, but I'm a letter shy of your instruction. It's only Monday, though, so I'll soldier on with caffeine and determination. Thanks again for your light touch!
On the same couch, and of the same mindset! :D Capturebutimhappyhere.PNG
This couch is getting crowded - me three!
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Meg wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:15 am I rolled my eyes on some clues, as expected
Then my job here is done, bahaha.
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#13

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(test)Solved. Puzzle needs more coordinates ;) :lol:
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Sprung from the settee!

Loved it!
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Abide wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:56 pm (test)Solved. Puzzle needs more coordinates ;) :lol:
Be careful or I might add some coordinate geometry or vectors in the future!! #mathnerd
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#16

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Got it, with assistance.
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#17

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MikeyG wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:33 pm
Abide wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:56 pm (test)Solved. Puzzle needs more coordinates ;) :lol:
Be careful or I might add some coordinate geometry or vectors in the future!! #mathnerd
A puzzle in polar coordinates? The mind spins thinking of such.
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#18

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I haven’t even started but I’ve already contracted a terrible ear worm.😄
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Solved with a bit of collaboration. Very clever meta.
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#20

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Off the figurative couch. The literal one is still at Bautista's.
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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