"And Sometimes..." - February 2020

A monthly, music-themed meta crossword published at noon on the first Tuesday of every month. The puzzles increase in difficulty each month, and at year end there is a 13th puzzle (the "Mega-Meta") that invokes each of the 12 monthly puzzles. Currently available at https://pmxwords.com/, as well as through the Washington Post website here: MMMM at WaPo
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"And Sometimes..." - February 2020

#1

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The meta for this puzzle is a band with more than 10 letters in its name.
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#2

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Tough grid, cute meta.
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#3

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I had a good idea what the answer would be from the title and top section of the grid, but I'm not brave enough to actually submit without finishing the puzzle to be sure.
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#4

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2 for 2!
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#5

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Pretty quick solve. Enjoying them while they are easy.
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#6

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Man, I feel dumb. 99% sure I got step 1... then nothing.
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#7

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I submitted my confident answer but did not appear on the leader board. I emailed Pete. Apparently I had a typo but was correct. He gave me credit. Note to self- check your spelling!
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sharkicicles wrote: Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:01 pm Man, I feel dumb. 99% sure I got step 1... then nothing.
Title!
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#9

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Going to skew Boomer again?
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#10

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Another easy one. I've heard their most famous song, but didn't know who the artist was until now. I still don't know what the title of the puzzle means.
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#11

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Fun one. I figure I have about two more months (if that) before victory is no longer probable!
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#12

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Eric Porter wrote: Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:07 pm Another easy one. I've heard their most famous song, but didn't know who the artist was until now. I still don't know what the title of the puzzle means.
Remind me on Monday and I'll tell you.
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#13

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doh! I was "sure" of my first submission but after waiting overnight and not seeing my name on the leaderboard I finally realized it was wrong. And what the correct answer must be. I'll explain my mistake post-deadline.
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#14

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hcbirker wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:38 am
Eric Porter wrote: Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:07 pm Another easy one. I've heard their most famous song, but didn't know who the artist was until now. I still don't know what the title of the puzzle means.
Remind me on Monday and I'll tell you.
Thanks, but ky-mike already explained to me what the title means, which would have been helped me solve the puzzle, but only a few minutes faster.

(You can check that my name's on the leaderboard: Eric Porter 02/04 10:59pm)
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KayW wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:12 am doh! I was "sure" of my first submission but after waiting overnight and not seeing my name on the leaderboard I finally realized it was wrong. And what the correct answer must be. I'll explain my mistake post-deadline.
I thought I had a sure answer but a careful rereading of the instructions before submitting killed that one.

(PS I can’t believe the Rabbit Hole is actually a real place, and it turns out we live about 2 miles west of it.)
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sharkicicles wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:48 pm
KayW wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:12 am doh! I was "sure" of my first submission but after waiting overnight and not seeing my name on the leaderboard I finally realized it was wrong. And what the correct answer must be. I'll explain my mistake post-deadline.
I thought I had a sure answer but a careful rereading of the instructions before submitting killed that one.

(PS I can’t believe the Rabbit Hole is actually a real place, and it turns out we live about 2 miles west of it.)
We are practically neighbors! I live half a mile northeast of it. The first time I walked past I HAD to snap a picture for my avatar. Though I am almost exclusively loyal to Isaac, I made a point of working on the WSJ puzzle there at least once.

And regarding the sure but wrong answer, I think I know what you're referring to. I also reread the instructions carefully and still thought mine could work... but I'd better say no more til Monday.
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#17

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I was stuck at first and was starting to convince myself of a wrong answer. But it didn't feel right. Then I noticed something else and got the 100% answer. But I can't say more right now either.
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#18

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sharkicicles wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:48 pm
KayW wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:12 am doh! I was "sure" of my first submission but after waiting overnight and not seeing my name on the leaderboard I finally realized it was wrong. And what the correct answer must be. I'll explain my mistake post-deadline.
I thought I had a sure answer but a careful rereading of the instructions before submitting killed that one.

(PS I can’t believe the Rabbit Hole is actually a real place, and it turns out we live about 2 miles west of it.)
This is like an extra bonus meta - figure out the answer that almost works but doesn't quite. I think I know what you all are talking about. Interesting discussion for Monday.
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#19

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Submitted an answer which makes complete sense to me that appears to have been incorrect...
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#20

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Got it!
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