Labor Day

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.
madhatter5
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#21

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ChrisKochmanski wrote: Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:11 pm Though it took every iota in my power, I’m OFF THE COUCH!

Admittedly, it has been some years, but geez I remember 52a to be among Aunt Agatha’s best.

Fun puzzle, Josh!
To be clear it is still a good book. Especially as it was basically the first serial killer whodunnit there was if I am recalling correctly. But in my opinion it can't compare with ones like "And Then There Were None" or "Why Didn't They Ask Evans" for example.
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Oh... NOW I get it....

There's a moral to be learned here.

I'll share that moral in a week or so ....

but I find it interesting what one does and doesn't try. And in light of .... something... what you think can't be tried, but it can be tried if you try it in a way that isn't the way it can't be tried. .... You know what I mean?
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#23

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I saw what I thought was a hint in the grid. Then I thought that it would be impossible to construct a puzzle using that pattern. It didn't take me long to figure out that I was right. It is impossible. Then I saw the easier path.

Like TMart, I am off the couch and on the beach, where the attention of different beachgoers is caught by different features the beach has to offer .
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#24

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🛋
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#25

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Leaderboard:

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(Don't worry BarbaraK, I'll do cryptic clues for the next one)
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#26

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(I'm waiting for the Bird Lives circled-reveal leaderboard 🙂)
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#27

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I guess Mr Mxyzptlk or Joe Btfsplk are silent muggles?
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Joe Ross wrote: Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:35 am (I'm waiting for the Bird Lives circled-reveal leaderboard 🙂)
I'm delegating that task to the young women I always see on the subway doing these.
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#29

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I'll admit it: I'm in love from afar, but please don't tell my son's 3 y.o. GSD:

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:D
That's my Covid "puppy' - 5yo shelter rescue just before T'Giving last year.
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#31

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Off the couch!
- Just puzzling it out here in Delmarva :D
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#32

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I really enjoyed this one. Pretty clever.
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#33

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Off the couch. Impressive construction!
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#34

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Am I the only one stuck chasing rabbits?
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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#35

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Joe Ross wrote: Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:35 am (I'm waiting for the Bird Lives circled-reveal leaderboard 🙂)
Damn. Joe knew I couldn't resist the challenge. ( I may have missed someone. And there's a Carolyn in the grid that I didn't see in the posts on this board.)
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#36

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You missed me! :lol:
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Contest Crosswords Combating Cancer (CCCC) is a bundle of 16 metapuzzles created to help raise money for cancer-related charities. It is available at CrosswordsForCancer.com.
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KayW wrote: Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:21 pm You missed me! :lol:
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Apologies. It was a rush job, and I knew I'd miss some people.
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#38

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KayW wrote: Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:21 pm You missed me! :lol:
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I'm missing from the original, I think.
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Off the couch after a very late start an hour ago! Enjoyed it but sad to have missed the word search leaderboard...

The mind of @madhatter5 must be a quite an interesting place :-)
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Dplass wrote: Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:55 pm
KayW wrote: Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:21 pm You missed me! :lol:
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I'm missing from the original, I think.
After missing Kay W and BarbaraK, I was afraid you were there but that I hadn't seen you. Here's the corrected grid, but you're still not there.
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