"Something From Nothing"

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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Al Sisti
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"Something From Nothing"

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Good morning Muggles, and welcome to Muggle Meta Monday!

This week’s meta is called “Something From Nothing.” Since my last puzzle was less than satisfying for some people, I’d like to thank Brian and Peter for letting me get right back on the horse. As for a rating, for seasoned Muggles, it’s probably a good week 1; for Muggles: The Next Generation, possibly a Week 2. Please PM me your solution by 10 PM on Saturday, and as has become the custom, I’ll post a couple snapshots of a leaderboard during the week. Feel free to PM me for nudges, but try to stick with it for a couple days first. If nothing else, there’s always Nudge Wednesday.

One correct solver will be chosen at random and will receive an item of his/her choice from my swag bag (a Blarney Rebel Band CD, a Utica Club keepsake, or a $15 donation to a charity of your choice).

SomethingFromNothing.pdf

SomethingFromNothing.puz

The answer to this meta is a six-letter word. Good luck!


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madhatter5
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#2

Post by madhatter5 »

Off the couch! (I hope)

Confirmed
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Meg
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#3

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Submitted. Interesting grid! We are off the settee. I believe there’s an entry @DrTom might have an opinion on several days from now. :)
Last edited by Meg on Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
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#4

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Off the couch! I like the way that this was put together. Some interesting fill.
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Dannyvee
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#5

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Off the couch!
Sisti never disappoints!
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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#6

Post by boharr »

It has been confirmed that I am off the couch. Challenging but super fun grid as always.
Thanks, Al.
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#7

Post by MikeyG »

Now "Nothing from Nothing" is in my head, haha. Look forward to getting my first MMM-streak higher than 1, haha.
Less cross words, more crosswords.

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#8

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OTC! Thx Al!
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#9

Post by Cinny »

Off the couch....
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Beth Tyrpin
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#10

Post by Beth Tyrpin »

🛋
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Darth
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#11

Post by Darth »

Off the couch and singing a happy song...
"Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'...You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me...
I'm not tryin' to be your hero...'Cause that zero is too cold for me (Brr)...
I'm not tryin' to be your highness...'Cause that minus is too low to see, yeah..." (Billy Preston)
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#12

Post by oldjudge »

Great puzzle by Al. As always, the clueing was superb and the meta clever.
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#13

Post by hoover »

Submitted. Another masterful construction!
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woozy
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#14

Post by woozy »

Got it! (I assume)

Really fun one!
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Cindy
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#15

Post by Cindy »

Solved
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ky-mike
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#16

Post by ky-mike »

Off the couch as well.. Fun one to start off the week.
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ChrisKochmanski
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#17

Post by ChrisKochmanski »

Off the couch!

Thank you, Al, for 16a. Though poor Lynne -- now she'll have to listen to me quoting Blazing Saddles lines all day.

Do you know that Madeleine Kahn was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for playing Lily von Schtupp? True! And well deserved!

Sadly, though, this master thespian was prescient in understanding the risk to his own chances for the the Best Supporting Actor award:
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#18

Post by Laura M »

Off the couch! Creative and clever!
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RPardoe
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#19

Post by RPardoe »

Nothing like a bike ride....in a thunderstorm....to help focus on the puzzle and finally get the solution.
Solved and submitted.
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Anita
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#20

Post by Anita »

We think we're off the couch. Awaiting confirmation. Our answer, if wrong, is certainly defensible. Nice puzzle!
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