"Get It Together!"

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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"Get It Together!"

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Good morning Muggles, and a happy Muggle Meta Monday to all! Thanks to Bird Lives for his excellent meta last week; so much crammed into such a small working space. Very nice job…

This week’s puzzle is called “Get it Together,” probably around a MGWCC Week 3 (although I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see some early solvers). Please PM me your solution by 4 PM on Sunday, and as has become our 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, Nudge Wednesday occurs on… uh, Wednesday this week.

Get It Together.pdf

Get It Together.puz

The answer to this meta is an 8-letter word. Good luck!
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#2

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Oh, Lord. I see numbers.

Puz file isn't working for me. Could just be me, though...
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#3

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FrankieHeck, same issue here, but opening the puz link in a new tab did the trick for me.
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Whole blood, platelets, or plasma: Donate 4 in 2024

PLATELET 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 ENORMOUS 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
𝟰𝟬% 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰,
𝟯𝟬% 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰,
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘!
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Al Sisti
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#5

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Hector wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:15 pm FrankieHeck, same issue here, but opening the puz link in a new tab did the trick for me.
Yeah, it happened to me too. I think it did the same thing in my last meta, and someone recommended opening it in a new tab. I don't know why that's happening. Maybe Brian has some ideas...
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#6

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Solved; very fun! I am starting to recognize what techniques Al likes to use.
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I’ve submitted, feeling pretty confident. Verrrrry nice construction!
And I am not on the 🛋 anymore!
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#8

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Clever and fun, both grid and meta.
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#9

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Tough-ish grid (but done). My favorite is 67A. Now on to the meta.
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#10

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Confirmed off the couch. Great puzzle!
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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#11

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I don't know what the story is. Works for me in Safari and Firefox. Hector thinks it may be a Chrome issue. So try another browser or open in a new tab as Hector suggests.

So far, I have not been able to get it together on the meta.
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#12

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As usual, tremendous cluing. I had several belly laughs as I went through them (as well as a few "Darn you Sisti" moments). Now I am sitting back struggling with the solve. I have had two ideas so far as how to approach, neither bore fruit or perhaps I just didn't know how to pick it. So, on the couch contemplating my next move (probably to the drinks cabinet!)
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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#13

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Off the couch! Very well done.
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#14

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Off the couch. Enjoyed it a lot.
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Answer submitted. I love any puzzle that has a Kingston Trio clue. Trivia—What did Charlie live on?

. 👁 🍖
🛋.
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#16

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Solved
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It has been confirmed that I am off the couch.
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oldjudge wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:26 pm Answer submitted. I love any puzzle that has a Kingston Trio clue. Trivia—What did Charlie live on?
His wife's sandwiches?
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#19

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Off the couch after a long meta dry spell. I enjoyed this one a lot!
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Hector wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:42 pm
oldjudge wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:26 pm Answer submitted. I love any puzzle that has a Kingston Trio clue. Trivia—What did Charlie live on?
His wife's sandwiches?
Excellent! Unfortunately, there is no mug to award but I do have one of those original sandwiches from 1959 that I can send to you.
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