Let's Split!

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Let's Split!

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I know you love when your favorite crossword constructor makes an appearance! But they're not available, so you're stuck with me.

Also, I did the math ("It's what I do," to quote a recent title), and it's time for a special shindig (who brought the cake?):

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This is the 100th post in this subforum, which means this is our 100th Muggle Meta Monday! And in honor of it being our 100th post, you can win 100...pats on the back, virtually speaking, if you solve this conundrum. (But, actually, one of you at random will receive a $15 Amazon gift card! So you're 3/20th of the way there.)

A special shout-out to Peter, Al, and Joe for all the great feedback and support on this one! This is looking like a 3, since you have to get inside my head as well, and there's a lot of algebra and calculus in there. This place rocks, but I don't take it for granite.

The answer to the meta is a common two-word phrase illustrated repeatedly in the grid.

Let's Split - PUZ

Let's Split - PDF

Let's Split - Spreadsheet


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The famed Leaderboard of Destiny will come piecemeal in various follow-up posts along with nudges on Wednesday and semi-shoves on Friday.

Best of luck!

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Off the couch, awaiting confirmation. Fun puzzle! Thanks, Mikey.
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#3

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Off the couch!
Fun puzzle.
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#4

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25A was not what I thought. Missed opportunity!
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#5

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I think I'm off the couch and have submitted my answer to Mikey.
Edit: Confirmed. Thanks for a fun and clever puzzle.
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Off the couch? Maybe - submitted an answer and will update if confirmed or denied.
Edit: denied, will get back to it at some point
Edit2: got it - third try got me off the couch - thanks for the puzzle, MikeyG!
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Off the couch!

Though awaiting confirmation …

UPDATE: Oops, I just learned I was WRONG. Back to pondering it …

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Got it! Came to me in a flash. Yes … YAY ME !!
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#8

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I ... honestly don't know if I'm off the couch or not.

That usually means I'm not.... except when I am.

EDIT: I'm not. Didn't feel good enough. But I'm drawing a blank on common two word phrases.....
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#9

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Awaiting confirmation, but my submission feels right. Hmm…..
Edit: confirmed I’m OTC. I’ve gotta stop hallucinating rabbit holes.
And thanks to a fellow Muggle for the necessary nudge.
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Errata posted at the top; it's not part of the meta. A fellow muggle reached out to me and noted it, and I thank you for that, and I feel bad I didn't catch that in editing, because that is someone's name and those are important. Sincerest apologies on that. Hope to get an updated version soon.

I'll be replying to some answers today! I work nights, so I'm just getting up now, haha.
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Leaderboard of Destiny - Monday

0. Abide
0. Al
1. Laura M
2. benchen71
3. Schmeel
4. FrankieHeck
5. boharr
6. woozy
7. whimsy
8. MMe
9. Meg
10. Tom Wilson
11. DrTom
12. TMart
13. ChrisK
14. oldjudge
15. rjy
16. SJMcK
17. Andrew B
18. BarbaraK
19. Anita
20. HeadinHome
21. dudeski
22. Snood
23. KayW
24. Beth T
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Off the couch.I think Ms Ijeoma’s name was butchered.
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oldjudge wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:27 pm Off t( couch.I think Ms Ijeoma’s name was butchered.
Still embarrassed by that, as names are a sacred part of our identity. It was unintentional, but that doesn't make it right, and so I offer deep apologies on that. I know her name, have used it before, and am familiar with her work; I looked at the name of the Finnish city too quickly, apparently, and am sad I couldn't catch it in time! But we learn and are better for it.

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Off the couch.
How about a "Ginger" ale?
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Still on the couch. I think I’m over thinking it !
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oldjudge wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:27 pm Off t( couch.I think Ms Ijeoma’s name was butchered.
The files have been corrected & clue 37D was re-written. If you still see her misspeeled name, do a hard refresh (CTRL+🔄 on a PC - dunno on Apple stuff) or clear your cache, cookies, &/or history.
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enjoyed the grid. still on the slightly wonky couch
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MikeyG wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 2:00 pm Leaderboard of Destiny
Any test-solver who got the right answer without nudges should have a shot at that $15 windfall :lol:
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#19

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Grid done and I see what’s going on here, but a common phrase? I found a phrase that is a thing, that describes this perfectly, but I doubt it’s the answer…. DM-ing a few peeps to see what’s up.

(Clickety clickety typey type….)

…. And, YES, I had the right answer (I had two answers ready, but one was def. more common). Enjoyed it!
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Off the couch! [well, awaiting confirmation anyway. Was sure of my answer till I saw others saying theirs turned out to be wrong.]

Later: CONFIRMED!
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