"Aftermath" - September 17, 2021

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"Aftermath" - September 17, 2021

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The title of this week's contest is "Aftermath" by Mike Shenk.

The answer to this week's meta is a six letter math term.

Good luck with the grid and the meta.


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On shore. Grid not finished, but enough that I’m sure.
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:desert_island: :tropical_drink: on shore
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Meta fully solved, will finish grid.

Edit: ok, grid done.
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Solved and submitted
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Ashore. Hooray!
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On the beach; in a word, I’m home free. Here’s a lim’rick to say “Guinness me.” To be safe, I’ve agreed not to use a linefeed, lest I’m charged with the dread “P.O.E.”
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On shore. An easy fast to all who are observing.
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Ashore. Interesting!
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On shore!
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Solved, submitted, straightforward.
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Quick trip ashore...
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Done and dusted. Rolling Rock pony for me!
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On shore with some friends!
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Ashore! I have a cool math-related cheer I’ll add come Monday AM. In the meantime, Zombie Dust me!
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Ashore!

Mai tai me, please!
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I'm ashore after only minor stumbles.
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Ashore. Page One 2 weeks running!

Edited to add: G&T me, please, Senor Cabana Boy.
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solved
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Got it.
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