#655 - "Six Letter Entries"

An excellent puzzle written by one of the innovators of the meta crossword format. It comes out every Friday at noon and increases in difficulty throughout the month. Available for modest subscription (worth every cent) here: www.xwordcontest.com
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#41

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Joe Ross wrote: โ†‘Sun Dec 20, 2020 6:08 am Mele Kalikimaka
Now THAT would be a doozy of a meta answer! And so apt! Like most of my (non) solves.
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#42

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Got it!
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#43

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thoroughly stuck. anyone want to give me a nudge in the right direction?
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#44

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markhr wrote: โ†‘Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:55 am As I go to bed Friday night, only 34 on the board ?!?
I guess predicting the difficulty level is an inexact science at best.
I think "science" is a bit of a stretch. :lol:

I'm also very much stuck.
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#45

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This puzzle is driving me crazy! ๐Ÿคช
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#46

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Like most other mortals it seems, I am stuck after first step. Will keep plugging away.
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#47

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Beam me up! After some excellent coaching (good guidance without giving it away), I finally found the Rosetta Stone. Never as satisfying as solving with zero input, but a definite AHA moment nonetheless.
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#48

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Double disappointment! After watching the ND - Clemson game last night, I was too upset to get in bed by 9!!! Beyond words!

Instead, I went back to MGWCC #655 for diversion. Came up with a second step that I thought looked promising and dug further. Soon had an answer that I thought well founded and appropriate. Sent in about midnight. The diversion worked, I went to bed dreaming of my first week three solve. Alas, this morning my name was not on the leaderboard.

Onward with the learning experience!
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#49

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Like many others, Iโ€™m also stuck on the first step and would appreciate a nudge if anyone is willing.
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#50

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Hope fails, Matt, but EXCELLENT meta!

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#51

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Finally got it. This was beginning to feel more like week 13 - but I can say no more until post-deadline.
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#52

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Got what I feel has to be the first step...and no further. Would appreciate a small nudge if anyone is feeling the holiday spirit!
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#53

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Beam me up!
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#54

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I'm in the same boat...er...the same starship as many of you. I've spent a lot of time looking, but nothing yet.
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#55

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Friday I found what must be a first step. Thatโ€™s it. Iโ€™ve tried several methods to get to a next step. Nada, well nonsense anyway.
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#56

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Just requested beamup. Probably missed the last update of the evening and will have to wait til tomorrow to find out if I'm back on the ship or my atoms are scattered throughout space.
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#57

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Update: Got it, with help from two muggles and a friend. I'm a little cranky over the whole thing. I look forward to the post-reveal discussion.

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I have the first step, and maybe the second, but still not getting it. Anyone willing to help? Thank you!
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#58

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Stuck on step one since Friday. Would also love a nudge from anyone willing.
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#59

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I am stuck. Hint please, anyone?
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#60

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I'm unable to get past first step. Anyone willing to provide a hint?
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