Fuzzy Forecast

Formerly known as the “Sunday Summer Substitute”, editor Cap'n Rick now takes the helm for 'Smooth Sailing Sundays'. As The Commodores sang about Sunday morning, the SSS will focus on easier metas. SSS will also support smaller grids and will mentor new constructors on request. Puzzles released each Sunday around 8am Eastern. Nudges released same day at Noon Eastern. New constructors are welcome.
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Fuzzy Forecast

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Ahoy, Muggles!

It's a big mid-winter holiday today! That's right, it's my wife Erin's birthday, and I and my family in central Pennsylvania can't wait to celebrate it with her! And speaking of mid-winter holidays in central Pennsylvania, it's also Groundhog Day - the day that will determine how much more cold weather we get to enjoy. Interestingly, my birthday is exactly 6 weeks after Erin's, so I guess you can say we're a couple of Groundhog Day bookends. :D I'd like to thank @boharr, @Wendy Walker, @ajk, and @Joe Ross for testing and technical help.

The meta answer is a 6-letter word.

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Post by benchen71 »

Sssolved! Nice one, Rick - as usual! :D
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SSSolved!
Thank you and many others for these little Sunday gems.
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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SSSolved. Enjoyed it. Happy Birthday Erin :)

Cue Sonny and Cher…

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#5

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Sssolved ssspeedily. Thank you Cap’n!
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re-Sssolved. Thanks and happy birthday to Erin.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :sailboat: Sssolved. Very nice, thanks. HBD to Erin!
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Sssolved. Thanks for the puzzle, Cap'n, and HBD to your wife!
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6Dolved!
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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lbray53 wrote: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:53 am6Dolved!
I see what you did there, @lbray53! :lol:

Nudges coming up soon!
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Sssolved. What fun! Thanks Cap'n!
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Just as fun as the first time. :) Thanks.
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SSSolved!

SSSolved!

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SSSolved!

SSSolved!

SSSolved!

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Post by Cap'n Rick »

Sunday Nudges

It was only 10°F at our place this morning. A good day to stay inside and work on puzzles! :D

Here are a few nudges to help you work on this one:
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Sssolved nudgelesssly! Fun one, Cap’n!
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Sssolved. Nnnice one, Cap! And HBD to Mrs. K! I saw 60D was dropped in there for her! (I also appreciate the 6A shout out!) :D
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Post by woozy »

Fun!

Sssolved!

No hints needed. Nice and easy but not as obvious as one would think in hindsight.
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SSSSolved....
As usual great puzzle/meta and zipped up nicely.
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Solved with no nudges. Thanks Cap'n!
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Late start today but NNN. Delightful puzzle, Rick!
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