"This Goes In One Of Two Ways" 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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I wound up having to backsolve for two pieces. Another fine puzzle. Thanks, Ben!
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Another 24 hours has brought 8 more into the fold:

Danny K Bernstein
BobJas
JM
dannyvee
DrTom
frostyjhammer
Jeremy Smith
LindaPRmaven

That's a total of 40 so far.
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Finally stumbled across the MOAT. Thanks, Ben!
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Fun run Ben, but I managed to cross the moat...after looking both ways of course (and I minded the gap!)

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Moat crossed. Nothing like chores I want to avoid for finding time for extra metas ;)
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :european_castle: De-MOATED. Much fun - thanks!
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Sent that guard 18A-ing --
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Thanks for a fun adventure, Ben!
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apparently I will wait for nudges...
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Fun one, @benchen71! Finally got across before the drawbridge was lifted!
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Abide wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:28 pm apparently I will wait for nudges...
Nudges came early: https://xword-muggles.com/viewtopic.php?t=2783#p161455
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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Solver update:

Mg305
Cindy Heisler
BarbaraK
Johnny Luau
DCBilly
KayW
whimsy
Capn Rick
kurtalert
Abide

We're up to 50! Last update before the answer reveal Monday morning, Australia time.
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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Just one additional solver, bringing us to a grand total of 51!

Rick
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Here's the solution to "This Goes In One Of Two Ways":

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Whether you spell it "contronym" or "contranym", I hope you enjoyed it! More of a "week 1" puzzle coming your way...
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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