"Why Not" September 27, 2024

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Wendy Walker
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"Why Not" September 27, 2024

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Hello Muggles!
Here's this week's puzzle:

WHY NOT? | By Mike Shenk
The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a seven-letter reason not to do something.

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SAVE to your drive. OPEN from your drive. ALLOW permissions.


And ... on shore with great company!

EDIT: Our colleague @Relic has been having a tough month health-wise -- see Relic's update. Perhaps you might send him some Muggle cheer?
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Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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Ashore. Nice and tight. One particular piece of this made me laugh out loud.
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Guinness me
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On Naboo. "I see them. Starfighters, heavy shields and turret guns..."
And now on to what's happening at the cantina....
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Ashore!
Another personal best!
Bespoke nudges available upon request (if I'm on shore, off the couch, in the castle, petting an un-bagged cat, ...).
Let me know how small or large a hint you want, or hit me with a specific question(s).
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On shore; had some trouble with one part, but have it now.
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On the beach!
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Ashore!
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Ashore!!

Wow did I need that after 2 weeks at sea!
Stay well all and have a great weekend.
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Ashore!
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On shore. Weller, neat please.
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That's got to be it. On shore!

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Why would I solve crosswords all day? Why not!
Less cross words, more crosswords.

Solve my latest "Pun of a Kind" Meta!: 134. Think Twice
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On shore! Woo hoo! A sidecar, please.

P.S. nice clue and answer at 35A
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On shore!! Possibly first page for the first time!

EDIT: Had to submit to make sure I secured my first page spot. I did it!! I'll have a virgin margarita (I think that might just be limeade?) to celebrate a full SIX MONTHS (plus two days) OF SOBRIETY!! :D
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Ashore.


Spreadsheet link fixed in Post #1.
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Ashore!
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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Ashore. Beer me, 35A.
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I think I ended up doing the intended path backwards, but I'm on shore!
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On shore
Check out my meta crossword writeups on Crossword Fiend: https://crosswordfiend.com/author/conrad/
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ashore
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