Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist

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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I don't suppose that saying that I never have heard of Encyclopedia Brown will get me any sympathy. After I grew up and before my kids.

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:couch_and_lamp: Case solved, with a little help. Loved 37D.
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Ah, just one more thing.
I hate to bother ya and it's probably not important Encyclopedia
but where were you when 48-A disappeared?
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Fun diversion over lunch break! Figured out the code before I did the puzzle, as I’m sure many of you all did.

Cat out and capering.
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Al Sisti wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
Seconded! And solved (pending confirmation)
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HeadinHome wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 7:12 pm Fun diversion over lunch break! Figured out the code before I did the puzzle, as I’m sure many of you all did.

Cat out and capering.
I'm jealous....wish I had figured it out before the puzzle! No clue as of yet.
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I'm almost in the same boat with Bob cruise director. I have in fact heard of EB, but that's as far as it goes. I even had been assuming that Encyclopedia was a girl just like all the other kids with a name that ends in ia.. If the books are as much fun as this puzzle, I'm gong to start reading them. In any case, it's another puzzle confirming that Madhatter is a member of the creative class.
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joequavis wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 9:12 pm
Al Sisti wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
Seconded! And solved (pending confirmation)
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Liederboard:


1. Erlkönig

2. Der Tod und das Mädchen

3. Frauen-Liebe und Leben

4. Der Wanderer

5. Heidenröslein

6. Die abgeblühte Linde

7. Das Lied von der Erde

8. Das klagende Lied

9. Schneeglöckchen, Op. 79, No. 27

10. Helft Mir, Ihr Schwestern
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Even the leaderboard is cryptic. You okay, hatter?

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Interesting Liederboard for the braune Enzyklopädie.
It looks like @Franz1797 is in der Lied, with @RSchumann trilling behind. And the cycle isn't complete without der Schwanengesang of the board: @gustiandalma.
Surprising that @WAM, @J&B or @notoneSchön aren't on yet.
Perhaps there's still time...
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You left off Bliebe!
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Bird Lives wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 10:57 pm I'm almost in the same boat with Bob cruise director. I have in fact heard of EB, but that's as far as it goes. I even had been assuming that Encyclopedia was a girl just like all the other kids with a name that ends in ia.. If the books are as much fun as this puzzle, I'm gong to start reading them. In any case, it's another puzzle confirming that Madhatter is a member of the creative class.
Make sure you download and read the pdf story. Critical I believe but then again, I am still on the couch
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Believe I am off the couch. Never read any of the books. Fun solve!
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Al Sisti wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm Case solved... loved Encyclopedia Brown back in the day (and still have some in my collection). Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
I loved EB as a kid but always felt... inadequate. Never EVER figured out the mystery...
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Dplass wrote: Tue May 04, 2021 3:18 pm
Al Sisti wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm Case solved... loved Encyclopedia Brown back in the day (and still have some in my collection). Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
I loved EB as a kid but always felt... inadequate. Never EVER figured out the mystery...
But for the rest of your life, the key facts are seared into your brain; e.g., squirrels climb down trees headfirst.
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C=64 wrote: Tue May 04, 2021 3:23 pm
Dplass wrote: Tue May 04, 2021 3:18 pm
Al Sisti wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm Case solved... loved Encyclopedia Brown back in the day (and still have some in my collection). Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
I loved EB as a kid but always felt... inadequate. Never EVER figured out the mystery...
But for the rest of your life, the key facts are seared into your brain; e.g., squirrels climb down trees headfirst.
Lol. For me, it was that car hoods get hot.
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Off the couch and waiting confirmation

Very clever construction
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Pending confirmation, I believe I am off the couch.

LOVED all of the Encyclopedia Brown books! Also, 52D was a fun blast from the past.

EDIT: Confirmed

Clever, clever, clever!
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