"Hot Breakfast" by benchen71

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? A weekly meta crossword constructed by forum member Ben (aka benchen71). These metas range from relatively easy to more challenging, depending on how many Australianisms he puts in them! Puzzles are posted in a new thread every Tuesday, with nudges appearing on Saturdays, and the solution coming out on Mondays. (At least, that's the plan. Given he lives in Australia, and they are so far ahead of the US time-zone-wise, things may get posted early!)
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"Hot Breakfast" by benchen71

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Welcome to...

benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? I love a cooked breakfast! Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms - yum! So if you're anything like me then this meta puzzle is for you. Dig in to find the answer to the meta: an eight letter word.

PM me with your submissions or submit on Crosshare. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.

Hot Breakfast - Online Form

Hot Breakfast - PUZ

Hot Breakfast - PDF

Hot Breakfast - Excel

Nudges are here.

The solution is here.

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Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:47 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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#2

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Solved and confirmed on Crosshare. Nice start to the morning.
Cindy Heisler
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#3

Post by ChrisKochmanski »

The castle is mine!

Good one, Ben!
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#4

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Stormed. Good puzzle and some tough fill. Thanks Ben
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#5

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Submitted! I agree on the tough fill, especially in the bottom right corner.
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#6

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Solved… I enjoyed it quite a bit but I guess you could say it was over easy.

As for 7d, may I be a smart ass and submit `http://localhost`? ;)
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#7

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Crossed the Moat and had breakfast in the Castle. Confirmed by Crosshare.
Fun puzzle, thanks Ben
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#8

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Solved and enjoyed it! But I have to say that tomatoes and mushrooms have no place in my breakfast, unless it's pizza for breakfast :-)
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#9

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I MOATered home in time for breakfast. Guess I'll take a crack at making some eggs.

Oh and for those who say they don't like some grilled tomatoes or mushrooms with their eggs, try them again. I mean even the term "Full English Breakfast" makes my mouth water (and my waistline moan)

How can anyone say no to this feast!
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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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Solved and confirmed on Crosshare.
Thanks, Ben!
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#11

Post by whimsy »

...and she lived happily ever after.
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#12

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I, too, enjoy a hot breakfast. French toast and fried eggs please.

I had fun stormin' the castle.
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DrTom wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:18 pm I MOATered home in time for breakfast. Guess I'll take a crack at making some eggs.

Oh and for those who say they don't like some grilled tomatoes or mushrooms with their eggs, try them again. I mean even the term "Full English Breakfast" makes my mouth water (and my waistline moan)

How can anyone say no to this feast!
full-english-7355w-2.jpg
LOL. Can anyone say stent?
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#14

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Crossed the moat for a late breakfast.
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-Tamara
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#16

Post by benchen71 »

Wow, 24 solvers already! Well done, everyone!! And there may be more, since Crosshare only updates once an hour...

Laura M
Cindy Heisler
Hector
Cindy Weatherman
comp
hashbrown
ryoustra
I K Snamhcok
woozy
Mike D
Chaddog
Carolyn
Meg
hoover
sharkicicles
mondestrunken
DrTom
boharr
oldjudge
Jeremy Smith
dplass
whimsy
Dave C
FrankieHeck
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Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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Sorry, forgot to say "Thanks for the puzzle!"
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:tornado: :european_castle: :tornado: :tada:
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DrTom wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:18 pm I MOATered home in time for breakfast. Guess I'll take a crack at making some eggs.

Oh and for those who say they don't like some grilled tomatoes or mushrooms with their eggs, try them again. I mean even the term "Full English Breakfast" makes my mouth water (and my waistline moan)

How can anyone say no to this feast!
full-english-7355w-2.jpg
Only topped by a full Irish breakfast, which also includes brown bread and soda bread. Love my blood pudding!
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Yummy! Thanks Ben.
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