"Matt. 20:16" 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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"Matt. 20:16" 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 actually find it much harder coming up with "easy" metas. You don't want to make it too obvious, but it really should be accessible to most people. Well, let's see how this one goes. The answer to the meta is a noun.

The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.

Matt. 20:16 - Online Form
Matt. 20:16 - PUZ
Matt. 20:16 - PDF
Matt. 20:16 - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:10 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Check out "The MOAT Mini Pack of Marching Bands" here. US$5 gets you 7 Marching Bands which, hard enough on their own, now contain metas too. And once again there's a mega-meta! :D
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The castle has been demolished. Thanks, Ben.
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Got it! Thanks, Ben!
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Crossed the moat !! The grid was fun. Thanks, Ben.
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some truly odd fill, but now i see why! Fun one … must have been a challenge to collect these and make them work! In the mead hall.
The other Wendy. :roll:
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Crossed the moat. Challenging grid. Thanks, Ben!
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Got it. Thanks for the puzzle!
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Castle stormed, thanks Ben!
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Moat is crossed. Thanks, Ben.
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MOAT crossed! I did not get this at first.
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Got it.
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Crossed! Stormed!

Fun!
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Moat crossed, castle stormed. Thanks Ben!
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But I managed to get in too! :twisted:

Thanks for a fun puzzle!
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Crossed the moat without using the title. Looked it up afterward and LOLed.
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Moat crossed...fun one.

Thanks for the puzzle/meta.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :european_castle: Fun one, thanks Ben!
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Castle stormed Thanks Ben!
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And across the MOAT I go! Fun one! Thanks, Ben.
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles! Also check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays"!
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I'm going to be knee-deep in parent-teacher interviews quite soon, so today's solver post is even earlier than usual. Here's the first batch of successful solvers:

Hector
Darth
Jeremy Smith
Dow Jones
LindaPRmaven
SporcleMirror
markhr
Cindy Weatherman
Cindy Heisler
dplass
HeadinHome
Pair O Ducks
rjy
Meg
lbray53
boharr
Ergcat
ChrisKochmanski
Tom Wilson
imontoo
whimsy
MatthewL
oldjudge
DIS
Jaclyn
Mr Tex
Carolyn
Tyrpmom
hoover
Jim23809
Mg305
Sharkicicles
ChrisCross
JHSeeman
KayW
heidi
Bbaack
Gutman
Bird Lives
Laura M
Deb W
Capn Rick
PuzNewbie
jbird

44 is an excellent opening day tally!
Check out "The MOAT Mini Pack of Marching Bands" here. US$5 gets you 7 Marching Bands which, hard enough on their own, now contain metas too. And once again there's a mega-meta! :D
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