#697 - "Further Diminishment"

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#697 - "Further Diminishment"

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TENTH MONTH, PUZZLE #2 (of 5)

Which entry in this grid is the hidden sixth theme entry?



For those thinking there was some sort of monthly meta-mega, Matt has posted:

The Tenth Month puzzles begin! Is this one of those connected suites of crosswords, you may wonder, where you lay all the puzzles out at monthโ€™s end and search for the big reveal?

It is not. The puzzles are meant to be enjoyed separately, with only time and the number 10 connecting them.
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#2

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I have submitted... Now I wait.
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Ditto :crossed_fingers:

EDIT: :alien: :flying_saucer: :tada:

...back to :shock: :shock: :shock: at MMMM et al. sigh.
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Ditto, Ditto
Edit - Confirmed
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docison wrote: โ†‘Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:06 pm I have submitted... Now I wait.
Between Jangler and Erik... that'll do!
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Submitted ...
EDIT: On the board at #40. And look at that shiny new 10 badge!
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Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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31st beamed aboard!
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Beamed up!
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Beamed up at #16, one of my best. I'm amazed at those who get the meta faster than I can fill in the grid.
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Al Sisti wrote: โ†‘Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:17 pm
docison wrote: โ†‘Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:06 pm I have submitted... Now I wait.
Between Jangler and Erik... that'll do!
Well, I'd rather be next to you, Al - but I will take it.
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Submitted-- went down a couple quick rabbit holes before I got the right one. Usually don't get to play right as it comes out, so this is a treat!

Edit: 61, not bad!
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Submitted and waiting. I'm glad I saw this one quickly!

Edit: Beam me up!
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Beamed at the #70 spot. Had the right idea but had to take a couple minutes to shape it properly.

So since week 5 comes out on 10/29, do we get both Halloween achievements if we turn that one in on that day?
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Co-beamed at the same minute with Mikey G. Funny coincidence.
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Submitted AT THE EXACT MOMENT he did an update. Not there yet, but don't see how I'm wrong. Looking forward to my shiny new 10 badge so I can be as cool as Wendy Walker. :)
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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Bird Lives wrote: โ†‘Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:51 pm Co-beamed at the same minute with Mikey G. Funny coincidence.
I'll take this any day!

At first, I was like, "What in the world? There's nothing here at all." And then, "Oh, okay."

I liked this one. Well done and a great Week 2!
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Smooth ride on the teleporter. (You go, Scottie!)

Number 50 on the leaderboard. Thatโ€™s good for me. Iโ€™m astounded at how fast some of you work.

BTW, will Shatner have a teleporter on that Amazon space ride? Or whatever the heck it is.
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#18

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Very quick solve for me. I had more trouble with some of the text talk fills than the meta. As always though, great puzzle by Matt.
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Now that I LIKED. Quick solve, 100% feeling fo assuredness. SHort lived of course, but I'm good for the week (well after a very tough slog on the MMM).
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The grid was not a week 2, IMO, but thatโ€™s OK. Nice week 2 meta.
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