"Down at the Mall"

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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ChrisKochmanski
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#21

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Off the couch!

But I won't enter. I didn't think I'd have much time for this puzzle (we're traveling), so I asked a Muggle for a nudge. (Thanks!)
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boharr
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#22

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Off the couch. And as is often the case, I needed a bit of a pull. (Sounds like real life doesn't it?)
Great cluing. Diabolical meta.
michaelm
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#23

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Off the couch.
Usually resigned to waiting for the Wednesday nudges, so happy to clear the calendar.
Thanks for the puzzle Al, and good luck solvers.
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Meg
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#24

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I had to get a nudge. Then, of course it was so obvious! Nice one, Al!
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Bob cruise director
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#25

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Al - one correction on the clue to 4D that we can discuss Tuesday night. I remember the first bonehead play very well but had to refresh on the second one.
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cbarbee002
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#26

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It's Al - - need we say it's a good one??! But of course, it is.
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C=64
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#27

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Solved, thanks!
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jhseeman
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#28

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Bob cruise director wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:51 pm Al - one correction on the clue to 4D that we can discuss Tuesday night. I remember the first bonehead play very well but had to refresh on the second one.
I was thinking the same thing
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Cap'n Rick
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#29

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Nice puzzle! Thanks Al!
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fuggedabowdit
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#30

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Submitted - slowly rolling OTC awaiting confirmation. Interesting meta!!
Never trouble trouble til trouble troubles you !
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HeadinHome
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#31

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Got it! (I assume.. submitting.).

Learned a new word (29A), no idea what 4D is about, but grid doable without the webs. 19D is well known to school children in my home state 😊... fun to see it in a puzzle.

Saw the mechanism from the little clues placed around. Great idea! Thanks for the Monday diversion.
The other Wendy. :roll:
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Bird Lives
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#32

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Awaiting confirmation, though I'm very sure. I mean I'm already wearing my confirmation dress.
It took me a while because when I saw a music clue, I entered the much overworked composer of Music for Airports and didn't notice the error in the crossing word.
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#33

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HeadinHome wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:35 am Got it! (I assume.. submitting.).

19D is well known to school children in my home state
and well-known, say it again, to winos of a certain age in an inebriated state.
Jay
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Cindy
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#34

Post by Cindy »

Solved
Brandon W
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#35

Post by Brandon W »

Of the couch, loved the mechanism here! Great puzzle.
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DrTom
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#36

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I believe I am off the couch, and the feeling is divan (he said with a drawl)
couch.jpg

EDIT: Confirmed couchless!
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!
dudeski
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#37

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Off the couch.
Dow Jones
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#38

Post by Dow Jones »

Submitted and awaiting confirmation

(resubmitted)

and confirmed !
Last edited by Dow Jones on Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:38 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Al Sisti
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#39

Post by Al Sisti »

Dow Jones wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:21 pm Submitted and awaiting confirmation
I haven't seen a PM from you. Could it be stuck at "Preview"?
FKelly
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#40

Post by FKelly »

Terrific puzzle! Enjoyed the solve.
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