"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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#21

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oldjudge wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:54 pm
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.
The real enigma is whether she thought of handing him the nickel he needed to get off the train, and if so why she decided against it.
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#22

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Off the couch!

Loved it!

And, yes, mine absolutely were 36D!
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#23

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Nicely done.
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#24

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ChrisKochmanski wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:12 pm Off the couch!

Loved it!

And, yes, mine absolutely were 36D!
Mine were as well, that is, until they were thrown out . . . . . :cry:
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#25

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Hector wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:20 pm
oldjudge wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:54 pm
Hector wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:42 pm

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.
The real enigma is whether she thought of handing him the nickel he needed to get off the train, and if so why she decided against it.
Yeah, I figured maybe she put a nickel in his sandwich and he swallowed it.
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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?

. 👁 🍖
🛋.
Sandwiches which were handed too him through an open window every day at a quarter past two.

EDIT: Well I see I am late to this lunch party, guess I only read the first page. I am sure that is because I am not moving past first base with this one.
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I believe I am off the couch (though Lord knows I should be on it!). It was NOT easy to get off but with some diligent, and thirsty, work I finally swung my feet to the floor. Of course it was then immediately taken over by all the cats from the MEOW puzzle.
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So awaiting confirmation but I think I am firmly up and about.
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#28

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DrTom wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 1:43 pm I believe I am off the couch (though Lord knows I should be on it!). It was NOT easy to get off but with some diligent, and thirsty, work I finally swung my feet to the floor. Of course it was then immediately taken over by all the cats from the MEOW puzzle.
Cats couch.jpg

So awaiting confirmation but I think I am firmly up and about.
Your Chesterfield exodus is confirmed.
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Al Sisti wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:14 pm
DrTom wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 1:43 pm I believe I am off the couch (though Lord knows I should be on it!). It was NOT easy to get off but with some diligent, and thirsty, work I finally swung my feet to the floor. Of course it was then immediately taken over by all the cats from the MEOW puzzle.
Cats couch.jpg

So awaiting confirmation but I think I am firmly up and about.
Your Chesterfield exodus is confirmed.
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#30

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4 PM Leaderboard:

1. LesY
2. C=64
3. Meg
4. FrankieHeck
5. Hector
6. Dannyvee
7. Dave C
8. docison
9. Laura M
10. boharr
11. oldjudge
12. Cindy
13. Jaclyn
14. DJB
15. ChrisKochmanski
16. dudeski
17. DrTom
18. whimsy
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#31

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As usual, Al was quicker than me.^^^

Wasn't that fun!?
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#32

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I finally got it together! ...pending confirmation, but it's 100%. 100% brilliant!

Great puzzle and meta.
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#33

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Off the couch thanks to a wee bit of guidance -- not a nudge, just guidance --- and a lot of combing through the pile of letters. I loved the clue at 5A.
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#34

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That one ^^ and 20A!
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#35

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Not seeing it yet. Gotta wait 'til Nudge Wednesday, I guess...
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#36

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Great meta! Even after being guided toward the mechanism, it took some time to work out. Brilliant! Still liking 67A.
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#37

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Well-crafted puzzle! I am lucky to have solved.

Thank you, Al!

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#38

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whimsy wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:48 pm That one ^^ and 20A!
Now I've gotta go back and see what those were. I really do need to print these puzzles out...
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#39

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Off the couch. Big universe to work within, but at least Al provided a Hitchhiker's Guide. All the pieces do come together in the end.
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#40

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Very clever!

I’m off the couch. Unconfirmed, but this is a solid no-doubter.
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