Pent-Up Aggression - March 2022

[Joe Ross]

2022 Puzzle 3: “Pent-Up Aggression”

Here’s contest puzzle #3.

Solve using the Crossword Compiler applet, download a PDF, or use Across Lite.

The meta is a musical act.

Submit your answer to the meta using the form on the home page.

Pent Up Aggression by Pete Muller

[stmv]

I'm on the board at #18. I found both the grid and the meta harder than I was expecting for month 3, and getting the meta required me to spend some time doing something else to let my subconscious work on it, and then *poof* there it was.

[bhamren]

On board at 48.

[HunterX]

Hmmm... I get the mechanism/metanism, and I have an answer, but only thanks to searching for what I thought might fit. But it's not a "musical act" I had heard of. So I'm doubting my answer and not submitting yet.

Will be interested to see what others say here.

[jbird]

What is the definition of a "musical act"? As opposed to a band or musical group?

[ky-mike]

Beamed up at # 53

[mattythewsjpuzzler]

Can't even finish the grid! Pete is pissed off at something....

[bhamren]

Can't even finish the grid! Pete is pissed off at something....

I took a couple of years off of doing the MMMM because I always have to search for so many answers online. I came back this year and will stick it out to the bitter end, but it does get tiring having to search for answers to SO MANY clues. I don't listen to a lot of music and most of what I do listen to is 40-50 years old.

[HunterX]

Can't even finish the grid! Pete is pissed off at something....

This is a specific type of grid that I always find annoying, even when I've finished it (like this one).

But maybe it's just me. Your results may vary.

[hcbirker]

I have an answer, but not sure about it. Going to keep looking.

[boharr]

On the board, but at the cost of this month's Google bill exceeding that of my electric bill.

[ChrisKochmanski]

On the board!

[hcbirker]

Finally figured it out, after finding out my first guess was wrong. A friendly muggle heard me out and my second try was much better.

[Katiedid]

It was satisfying to finally finish the grid. It was so hard! Now I need to take a break and rest my brain before tackling the meta

[HunterX]

Hmmm... I get the mechanism/metanism, and I have an answer, but only thanks to searching for what I thought might fit. But it's not a "musical act" I had heard of. So I'm doubting my answer and not submitting yet.

A ha! The Googling (I don't actually use Google to search) led me to a musical act that was not (I'm guessing) the answer. Though it might constitute an alternate. But after some time away from it, then a little mulling it over, I somehow pulled what I believe is the answer out of my brain.

Not sure how much this one falls into the "You need sufficient familiarity with the answer to get it" category.

Edit: Confirmed - On the board.

[dpl11]

On shore. Grid definitely had its tough parts. Looking forward to that cover.

[PaPuzzler]

On the board. Greatly enjoyed this one (grid very difficult, but the meta was pretty clever) and definitely enjoy the "musical act". Also, looking forward to the cover.

[benchen71]

Nope, I got it wrong. That was disappointing.

Are we able to submit another answer?

[TMart]

I somehow find myself on the leaderboard. Tough grid, neat meta, but I've never heard of this act, so wasn't really sure about submitting. I think I need to upgrade my playlist.

[Bird Lives]

Never hear of him? them? it? (Now I see why people list their pronouns.) Got it quickly thanks to Google.