"'E' Is For Extraneous" 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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"'E' Is For Extraneous" 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? The meta mechanism in this puzzle came to me while driving home from work. I don't think that's a spoiler! Once I got home, I just had to see if it would work, and I think it does. Hopefully, you will agree with me, assuming you can find the answer to the meta, which is a rock band.

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

"E" Is For Extraneous - Online Form
"E" Is For Extraneous - PUZ
"E" Is For Extraneous - PDF
"E" Is For Extraneous - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Moat crossed. Great puzzle!
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Solved
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Pole-vaulted across the moat!
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Crossed the MOAT!

Took me a bit to find my way. Great meta.
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Castle stormed... clever, Ben!
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Moat crosssed. ;) Thanks, Ben!
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The castle is stormed! Very clever! Thanks, Ben!
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Don't have it. But don't know if it's because I've never heard of them, or because didn't finish this correctly.
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Solved. Impressive construction.
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MOAT crossed! Thanks, Ben!
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Very well done, Ben. I enjoyed that a lot. Moat crossed!
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I’m across the moat! Thanks, Ben!
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:tornado: :european_castle: :crossed_swords: :rabbit: Well done - thanks, Ben! Very nice AHA moment.
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Crossed. Stormed.

Fun!
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Enjoyable grid and meta. Thanks, Ben
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MOATered across, thanks Ben. I did some extraneous methods but finally settled into the groove.

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Most's crossed.
Fun puzzle!
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Traversed the drawbridge. Nice!
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Vaulted quickly over the moat after a false start. Clever and fun.
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