"Missing in Action"

A weekly meta crossword created by members of the forum. Difficulty levels will vary. Hints are usually available starting Wednesday, and solutions are posted on Sunday.
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Al Sisti
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"Missing in Action"

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Good morning Muggles, and welcome to Muggle Meta Monday!

This week’s puzzle is called “Missing in Action,” probably around a Week 1.75 rating. Please PM me your solution by 4 PM on Sunday, and as has become our custom, I’ll post a couple snapshots of a leaderboard during the week. Feel free to PM me for nudges, but try to stick with it for a couple days first. If nothing else, Nudge Wednesday occurs on… uh, Wednesday this week.

On Sunday, I will draw a name at random from the pool of solvers, and the winner will get his/her choice of a) a Utica Club keepsake, or b) an unsullied copy of one of the books in Peter Gordon’s “____ingly Hard Crosswords” series, autographed by Peter himself!

Missing in Action.pdf

Missing in Action.puz

The answer to this meta is someone who dropped out of sight. Good luck!
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20201123 MMM — AL Sisti — Missing In Action Excel form
Whole blood, platelets, or plasma: Donate 4 in 2024

PLATELET 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 ENORMOUS 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
𝟰𝟬% 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰,
𝟯𝟬% 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰,
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘!
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Wow! Amazing and fun meta, Al!

And boy my brain needed a win - I'm still battling MGWCC week 3.

It's been said elsewhere, but all you wonderful and smart muggles are one of the things I am thankful for this season.
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Solved
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Awaiting confirmation from the source. Meanwhile, I'm nominating 17A and 47D for the Clue Hall of Fame. (Too bad you can't copyright a clue.)
Jay
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Off the couch!

I start smiling as soon as I see it's an Al puzzle because I know there'll be some terrific clues.
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Brilliant! Feel lucky to solve. Alleviates the mood, a little. :)
Whole blood, platelets, or plasma: Donate 4 in 2024

PLATELET 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 ENORMOUS 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
𝟰𝟬% 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰,
𝟯𝟬% 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰,
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘!
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Bird Lives wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:41 am Awaiting confirmation from the source. Meanwhile, I'm nominating 17A and 47D for the Clue Hall of Fame. (Too bad you can't copyright a clue.)
Thanks.... credit where credit is due, Peter Abide suggested 17A. 47D is mine. And if clues could be copyrighted, I wouldn't have been able to use 38D, which I loved. Theft is the sincerest form of flattery, right?
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The mechanism and punchline are stellar here-- well done Alex!
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Nicely done and some great clueing!
Check out and support http://CrosswordsForCancer.com.
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Super puzzle; thanks, Al!
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I thought this was great as well! Thanks, Al!
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Best “Missing” meta this week! 😂
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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Solved - great puzzle, Al.
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Dannyvee wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:07 pm Best “Missing” meta this week! 😂
At least I could solve *this* one!
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Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:24 pm
Dannyvee wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:07 pm Best “Missing” meta this week! 😂
At least I could solve *this* one!
If you couldn't we'd all be in trouble!
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Off the couch. Very fun!
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Off the couch! Thanks for a fun puzzle!
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Great job as always Al!
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Off the couch with a puzzle that more than met my expectations! :)
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